Having a Purpose in Life Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Purpose-driven life may protect the brain from dementia

Roseville Today News, Business, Travel & Entertainment Sacramento, Calif. - Research into Blue Zones - regions of the world where people tend to live longer - shows that having a sense of purpose in life may help people live longer. News article Purpose-driven life may protect the brain from dementia published at Roseville Today.

Having a Purpose in Life Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

A new study of over 13,000 adults found that having a strong sense of purpose in life is linked to a reduced risk of dementia. Those with higher purpose were 28% less likely to develop cognitive impairment, even when accounting for genetic risk and other factors.