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…