The Chronic Stress Affects Cognitive Impairment
According to Neurology.org, and according to the results of a study carried out by professionals from Rush University in Chicago, people with a tendency to experience negative emotions have 40% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI ), Considered as a state of transition between normal aging and mild dementia that sometimes is associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
The researchers analyzed the results of two studies conducted for twelve years to a total of 1,256 people with no signs of suffering from such disease. During that period, 482 individuals developed the disorder.
In this case, to measure the emotional level of the sample was asked study participants to indicate with which of the following statements were more in agreement regarding their daily habits: ‘I’m not a person who cares about everything’ ‘I often feel tense and nervous’ or’ I often anger by how I treated people ‘.
There were many differences on the matter of how people cope with stress and other negative emotions, but these reactions tend to be constant during adulthood.
These findings suggest that, throughout life, chronic stress affects the area of the brain that the body charged with giving an answer.
April 28 2008 03:20 pm | Product Discussion