Optimism and Cognitive Functioning Trajectories in a Cohort of Aging Men.

Victoria R Marino, Laura D Kubzansky, Francine Grodstein, Samsuk Kim, Avron Spiro, Lewina O Lee

Behavioral Science Division, National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.Behavioral Science Division, National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. · pubmed

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Abstract

Robust evidence supports optimism as an asset for good physical and emotional health in aging populations, but its role in cognitive aging remains understudied. This study evaluated whether higher optimism levels would be prospectively associated with higher initial levels and slower decline in cognitive functioning over 26 years in a community-dwelling cohort of aging men.

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Research summary

Higher levels of optimism are associated with better initial cognitive functioning and slower cognitive decline over time. This paper is relevant as it explores the psychological factors that may influence cognitive aging, which is a critical aspect of longevity research.

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