Optimism associated with decreased dementia risk

The study by Säde Stenlund and colleagues provides evidence that optimism acts as a protective factor against dementia. A published study provides evidence that optimism acts as a protective factor against dementia. Individuals with higher levels of optimism were reported to have lower risks of dementia. Credit: fizkes via Shutterstock.com. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 57 million people had dementia globally in 2021. Although the major risk factor of dementia is increased age, recent studies have indicated that psychosocial factors also play a key role in dementia risk. One example of a psychosocial factor is optimism, which…

Source: Clinical Trials Arena