Optimistic Thinking May Help Preserve Memory and Judgement

It should come as no surprise that optimistic thinking is, for the most part, better for one’s health than negative thinking. In fact, negative thinking has been connected to poor health for some time. A recent study confirms what was previously suspected, linking optimistic thinking to the preservation of memory and good judgement. Both of those traits bode well for staving off, if not preventing, Alzheimer’s disease. Research conducted by the University of Michigan has linked an optimistic outlook to taking better care of ourselves overall, which may explain the effect that optimism has on Alzheimer’s risk. Read full article on HealthCentral about how optimistic thinking can help preserve brain: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol Related articles Is it Alzheimer's, a Different Type of Dementia or Something Else Entirely? Shadowing in Alzheimer's Sign of Fear, Anxiety People with Down Syndrome Heroes for Alzheimer's Research                Related StoriesFamily Caregivers are the Heart of Alzheimer's CareApril is Parkinson's Awareness Month: How Informed Are You?“The Inheritance” Follows ND Family as Genetic Alzheimer’s becomes Legacy 
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