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These personality traits may predict cognitive decline later in life

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People who are prone to mood swings and low emotional stability are more likely to experience cognitive decline later in life, a new study suggests.

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CNN

Your personality can protect or age your brain, study finds

Certain personality traits are a key factor in whether people develop mild cognitive impairment later in life, according to a new study.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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KIFI

Your personality can protect or age your brain, study finds - Local News 8

By Sandee LaMotte, CNNCertain personality traits may be a key factor in whether people develop mild cognitive impairment later in life, a new study found.Being more conscientious and extroverted keeps mild cognitive impairment at bay longer, while having higher levels of neuroticism increases the chances of cognitive decline, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.“Personality traits reflect rel…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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KVIA

Your personality can protect or age your brain, study finds

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Certain personality traits may be a key factor in whether people develop mild cognitive impairment later in life, a new study found. Being more conscientious and extroverted keeps mild cognitive impairment at bay longer, while having higher levels of neuroticism increases the chances of cognitive decline, according to a study published

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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The Hill

These personality traits may predict cognitive decline later in life

Story at a glance For the study, researchers analyzed data from 1,954 participants in the Rush Memory and Aging Project. Participants agreed to annual assessments of their cognitive abilities follo…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Eurek Alert

Certain personality traits associated with cognitive functioning late in life

People who are organized, with high levels of self-discipline, may be less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment as they age, while people who are moody or emotionally unstable are more likely to experience cognitive decline late in life, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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