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 more on HealthCentral about how positive thinking can help preserve our cognitive abilities: A Virtual Conference to Help You Thrive As a Caregiver – Check this out! Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.”  Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Related articles Alzheimer's: Education Helps but Stigma Remains Why Whole Foods Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer's, Diabetes, and Heart Disease (Minding Our Elders®) Exercise May Be One Key To Alzheimer's Prevention                Related StoriesThe Challenge of Elders Who Won’t Accept In-Home CaregiversHow Big of a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's Is Depr...
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