The positive mind ,warm and trusting friendships may not only reduce loneliness ,but also sharpen your memory and boost brain function ,a study has found.
Super Agers -who are 80 years of age and older and have cognitive ability at least as good as people in their 50s or 60s - reported having more satisfying ,high-quality relationships compared to their cognitively average. Same-age peers ,according to the study published in the journal PLOS ONE .
participants answered a questionnaire called the Ryff Psychological well- being scale .The scale examine six aspects of psychological well-being : autonomy ,positive relations with others ,environmental mastery ,personal growth ,purpose in life and self acceptance.
Super Agers scored a median overall score of 40 in positive relations with others while the control group scored 36,a significant difference,Rogalski said.
participants answered a questionnaire called the Ryff Psychological well- being scale .The scale examine six aspects of psychological well-being : autonomy ,positive relations with others ,environmental mastery ,personal growth ,purpose in life and self acceptance.
Super Agers scored a median overall score of 40 in positive relations with others while the control group scored 36,a significant difference,Rogalski said.
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