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Optimism may lower dementia risk. What have you been optimistic or grateful about recently? (hsph.harvard.edu)

submitted 6 days ago by livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/38327891

The study, The Bright Side of Life: Optimism and Risk of Dementia, found that higher levels of optimism were linked with a decreased risk of dementia.

[...] there are several potential reasons for this: Optimistic people are likelier to exercise and practice other healthy behaviors, manage stress well, be cognitively engaged, and maintain strong social connections—all habits that can help protect brain health.

They also pointed out that optimism is not just an inborn trait; it can be learned and nurtured, even through simple practices like keeping a gratitude list

So, what have you been optimistic or grateful about recently?

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[–] HeyJoe@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

Thanks, this is exactly what I am going for. I feel awful since she makes me feel like I'm abandoning them and deep down I sort of think that. But the truth is for years now she has drove me to the brink with nonsensical arguments, and finally just stopped paying her share of the monthly bills for about a year now with me begging for it and has now lead us to bankruptcy. I say whats the point at this point, im not sacrificing my retirement or future for this. My friends and family all agree and of course now that this is happened they all had felt negatively against her but kept it to themselves. It makes me feel better knowing it's definitely not me. I have always wanted to live closer or in a city and thats my plan after this. I will absolutely be living the life i wanted and make up for the time i lost (16 years). My friends are already putting together stuff to celebrate haha.