Dementia: Study finds daily habits are linked to cognitive decline later - Times of India

The research led by Tomiko Yoneda, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, focused on three personality traits- conscientiousness, neuroticism and extraversion and the role they play in cognitive functioning later in life.

As per the research paper, participants without a formal diagnosis of dementia were recruited from retirement communities, church groups, and subsidized senior housing facilities. Data collection beg… [+850 chars]

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