Re: Re Pessimism raises dementia risk, study finds

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But , where does that leave us pessimistic optimists???!!! Perhaps I'd

better consider becoming an optimistic pessimist???

<<<WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pessimistic, anxious and depressed people may have a

higher risk of dementia, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

A study of a group of 3,500 people showed that those who scored high for

pessimism on a standardized personality test had a 30 percent increased risk

of developing dementia 30 to 40 years later.

Those scoring very high on both anxiety and pessimism scales had a 40

percent higher risk, the study showed.>>>

[Guest guest]

But , where does that leave us pessimistic optimists???!!! Perhaps I'd

better consider becoming an optimistic pessimist???

<<<WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pessimistic, anxious and depressed people may have a

higher risk of dementia, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

A study of a group of 3,500 people showed that those who scored high for

pessimism on a standardized personality test had a 30 percent increased risk

of developing dementia 30 to 40 years later.

Those scoring very high on both anxiety and pessimism scales had a 40

percent higher risk, the study showed.>>>