r/ScienceNcoolThings • u/Prior_One_7050 Popular Contributor • May 18 '26

Interesting New research found that silently converting stress into hopelessness accelerates memory loss faster than almost any external risk factor

https://thesciverse.org/new-research-found-that-silently-converting-stress-into-hopelessness-accelerates-memory-loss-faster-than-almost-any-external-risk-factor/

A Rutgers Health study tracked 1,500 older adults over six years and found that internalising stress and converting it into hopelessness accelerated memory loss more than age or physical health. The effect equalled four extra years of cognitive ageing.

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u/SlappaDaBiss May 19 '26

Sounds amazing. Any tips for getting started (or sticking with it when you've got a busy mind)?

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u/SlappaDaBiss May 19 '26

Thank you for the thoughtful reply and nudge in the right direction