Don't worry; be happy...
Remember the tune, 'Don't Worry, be Happy?' I really like that song. That's also my 'philosophy' in life. Apparently it is a good philosophy if you want to keep your wits about you in old age.
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.
So, try to look for the silver lining. :) Better yet, trust in the Lord. True Christians can't stay in the pits for long for this is the day that the Lord has made, and we should rejoice in it!
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.
So, try to look for the silver lining. :) Better yet, trust in the Lord. True Christians can't stay in the pits for long for this is the day that the Lord has made, and we should rejoice in it!
posted by Johnny at
2:48 PM
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Like so many 'diseases' of the brain or mind, it is difficult to separate the physical from the 'emotional' or psychological. So far, the treatment approach is in both directions at the same time. Medications, when possible, with supportive therapy to adjust to the meds or the changes. Ther ehas been some evidence that an enzyme (beta amyloid I think) builds up but it's still not clear if it 'causes' Alzhimers or is the result of Alhimers.
Very anxious and depressed people do not deliberately sabotage themselves by not taking proper care of their health. If one is very anxious, no amount of 'self talk' will settle it usually. It takes some kind of intervention. One can do sensitivity 'training' and learn to deal with anxieties, i.e, fear of flying, elevators, etc. But it's a long process. There are medications that help a lot but they are highly addictive, and some doctors hesitate to prescribe them because the Feds are on their backs about controlled substances constantly.
Chronic anxiety is the culprit for many diseases or play a role in them from high blood pressure to arthritis. I feel nothing but compassion for anyone suffering from it and sometimes feel nothing I do helps much but prayer.
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