People 45 and older who have elevated stress levels have been found to be 37 percent more likely to have cognitive problems, including memory and thinking issues, than those who are not stressed, according to research.
For more than a decade, the study followed 24,448 people who also are participants in a long-term, ongoing study on brain health. Periodically, the researchers used standardized testing to determine each participant’s cognitive status. Their stress level — involving feelings or situations beyond their ability to cope — was self-assessed; about 23 percent of the participants reported high levels of stress.
— also known as mild cognitive impairment, or MCI — was greater among the most stressed participants, regardless of age, race or sex.should not only make you feel better now but also protect your health long term. How to do that varies from person to person, but the APA says it starts with determining the cause of your stress and developing a plan to address it.
This article is part of The Post’s “Big Number” series, which takes a brief look at the statistical aspect of health issues. Additional information and relevant research are available through the hyperlinks.
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