Dementia risk tied to personality: Anxious, moody people more prone to brain disease.

[Mindful]

CHICAGO — As we age, the countless cells and neurons in our brains can come under attack from harmful tangles and plaque build-ups. This interference is the common cause of dementia, which destroys the memory and thinking abilities of many seniors. While scientists continue to work on treatments for dementia, a new study finds your personality may be the best weapon you have. Researchers at Northwestern University say anxious and moody people are more susceptible to the affects of brain damage later in life.

A review of patient brains donated to science finds certain people can still function at a high level despite having the same neuropathology of someone suffering from cognitive decline. Reviewing annual psychosocial surveys these patients took before their deaths, researchers discovered individuals with a greater tendency for self-discipline, organization, diligence, high achievement, and motivation fight off the causes of dementia better than others.

This personality, known as having a high level of conscientiousness, shows a link to better resilience against memory and thinking problems. On the other hand, patients who experience anxiety, moodiness, impulsivity, and generally worry more have less cognitive function before their death.

Dementia risk tied to personality: Anxious, moody people more prone to brain disease

While scientists continue to work on treatments for dementia, a new study finds your personality may be the best weapon you have.

www.studyfinds.org

 

[harmonica]

.....seems logical.....if you are calm/in control/emotionally ''level''/etc it's not only better for the brain but better for the whole body

 

[Mindful]

.....seems logical.....if you are calm/in control/emotionally ''level''/etc it's not only better for the brain but better for the whole body

What’s interesting is:

“These findings provide evidence that it is possible for older adults to live with the neuropathology associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias while maintaining relatively healthy levels of cognitive function,” lead study author Eileen Graham says in a media release.

 

[Toro]

99% of the posters upstairs must be extremely moody, then.

 

[Mindful]

99% of the posters upstairs must be extremely moody, then.

And I suppose you’re the I %?

 

[Ray9]

CHICAGO — As we age, the countless cells and neurons in our brains can come under attack from harmful tangles and plaque build-ups. This interference is the common cause of dementia, which destroys the memory and thinking abilities of many seniors. While scientists continue to work on treatments for dementia, a new study finds your personality may be the best weapon you have. Researchers at Northwestern University say anxious and moody people are more susceptible to the affects of brain damage later in life.

A review of patient brains donated to science finds certain people can still function at a high level despite having the same neuropathology of someone suffering from cognitive decline. Reviewing annual psychosocial surveys these patients took before their deaths, researchers discovered individuals with a greater tendency for self-discipline, organization, diligence, high achievement, and motivation fight off the causes of dementia better than others.

This personality, known as having a high level of conscientiousness, shows a link to better resilience against memory and thinking problems. On the other hand, patients who experience anxiety, moodiness, impulsivity, and generally worry more have less cognitive function before their death.

Dementia risk tied to personality: Anxious, moody people more prone to brain disease

While scientists continue to work on treatments for dementia, a new study finds your personality may be the best weapon you have.

www.studyfinds.org

The word should be "effects" not "affects". Guess I don't have it. May you should have seen the misusage. Maybe you have it?

 

[Turtlesoup]

CHICAGO — As we age, the countless cells and neurons in our brains can come under attack from harmful tangles and plaque build-ups. This interference is the common cause of dementia, which destroys the memory and thinking abilities of many seniors. While scientists continue to work on treatments for dementia, a new study finds your personality may be the best weapon you have. Researchers at Northwestern University say anxious and moody people are more susceptible to the affects of brain damage later in life.

A review of patient brains donated to science finds certain people can still function at a high level despite having the same neuropathology of someone suffering from cognitive decline. Reviewing annual psychosocial surveys these patients took before their deaths, researchers discovered individuals with a greater tendency for self-discipline, organization, diligence, high achievement, and motivation fight off the causes of dementia better than others.

This personality, known as having a high level of conscientiousness, shows a link to better resilience against memory and thinking problems. On the other hand, patients who experience anxiety, moodiness, impulsivity, and generally worry more have less cognitive function before their death.

Dementia risk tied to personality: Anxious, moody people more prone to brain disease

While scientists continue to work on treatments for dementia, a new study finds your personality may be the best weapon you have.

www.studyfinds.org

Anxious moody people? I'm Screwed.......