Purpose-driven life may protect the brain from dementia

New study shows psychological well-being may play a vital role in healthy aging

Sacramento, Calif. – Research into Blue Zones – regions of the world where people tend to live longer – shows that having a sense of purpose in life may help people live longer.

Now, new research from UC Davis shows that having a sense of purpose in life may have another benefit as people age: reducing the risk of dementia.

The new study, published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, followed over 13,000 adults aged 45 and older for up to 15 years…

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