US EditionPositive Wellbeing May Help Reduce the Risk of Memory Loss in Middle Age
- Researchers tracked 10,760 adults over 50 for 16 years, finding a link between higher psychological wellbeing and better memory performance.
- The study, which began in 2002, revealed that the relationship between wellbeing and memory remained significant even when accounting for symptoms of depression, highlighting a distinct link between the two.
- A group of 15 experts from the UK, US, and Spain reviewed the findings and emphasized that mental and social influences play a role in brain health and could help safeguard cognitive function.
- Lead author Dr. Amber John explained that their findings suggest good well-being tends to occur before improvements in memory, indicating that enhancing well-being might help prevent memory decline over time.
- Co-Author Dr. Emily Willroth highlighted that future research building on these findings could help develop new approaches to maintain and improve cognitive function in older adults.
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Some cognitive abilities do not decline with age; they may even improve in mentally active older people.
What if feeling good about your life plays a role in how well your memory functions? A study explored the possible links between well-being and cognitive abilities with age.
Wellbeing May Help Protect Memory in Middle Age
A new 16-year study of over 10,000 adults finds that higher wellbeing is linked to better memory performance in middle age. Researchers tracked participants' psychological wellbeing and memory recall, finding that those with higher life satisfaction were more likely to retain stronger cognitive function over time.
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