Positive Emotions and Self-Awareness Boost Memory in Aging
TL;DR
A 16-year study of over 10,000 people aged 50+ found that higher wellbeing predicts better memory performance as we age, emphasizing the importance of positive emotions and practices like gratitude, kindness, and mindfulness for cognitive health. While causality isn't confirmed, investing in wellbeing may benefit long-term mental health.
Topics:healthhealth-and-wellness#aging#health-and-wellness#memory#mental-health#positive-psychology#wellbeing
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