Researchers at Pennsylvania State University, US, found older adults who have positive expectations about aging tend to report better cognitive function.
Well, just the belief itself could be enough to actually cause mental decline.
Participants were asked 12 questions to determine their views about physical health, mental health, and cognitive function as they age. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. The disease can cause anxiety, confusion and short-term memory loss Hill added that 'modifying' our expectations of aging — particularly how we think getting older will affect our brains — could result in 'healthier cognitive aging'.
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