Having a ‘Life Purpose’ Is Linked with Better Brain Health, Study Shows
New research shows that positive mental well-being may help protect brain health as we age. The findings strongly linked having purpose and meaning in life with a reduced risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Meaningful activities that engage the mind, body, and spirit may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The meaning of life might just be about finding meaning in life itself. A new meta-analysis in Ageing Research Reviews suggests that a life lived with purpose and…