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There is a lot to fear these days-if you feel more pessimistic than usual, you are not alone. But if you areeaten by negativity More often than no, there may be a concern. There was a lot of short-term researchstress And anxiety, which can wreak havoc on your body, but there are also potential long-term effects to be aware, especially if your negative thoughts never seem to disappear. According to new research on UCL, repetitive negative reflection could lead to Alzheimer's dementia and disease.

The study, published in June 19 June in the Alzheimer Association JournalAlzheimer's & Dementia, found alink between negative thinking and cognitive decline. It's not about having the bad occasional thought, but rather a repetitive negative thought, or a RNT. Anxiety disorders have already been identified asRisk factors of dementiaBut the UCL study focused specifically on thinking models: these bad recurring thoughts you can not shake.

"We found that some models of thought involved inDepression and anxiety could be an underlying reason for which people with these disorders are more likely to develop dementia ", principal authorNatalie walking, PhD, says in a statement. "Taking alongside other studies, which connect depression and anxiety with the risk of dementia, we expect that chronic negative thinking models over a long period can increase the risk of dementia."

It means that if you feel especiallycynical or self-criticism Recently that you prepare for cognitive decline? Not so fast. As walking clarified, "we do not think that the evidence suggests that short-term setback would increase its risk of dementia."

Nevertheless, it is important to identifyNegative thoughts and work to overcome it. UCL researchers have found that people with higher RNT models have experienced higher levels of cognitive decline over a four-year period, including loss of memory, early symptom of Alzheimer's disease.

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The study also determined that the topics that engage in RNT were more likely to have tau and amyloid protein deposits and alzheimer disease in their brains. And it is important because while previous studies have shown that depression and anxiety can be related to dementia, it is the first to show a specific increase in these proteins, which is why researchers now believe that the RNT is a notable risk factor.

"Our thoughts can have a biological impact on our physical health, which could be positive or negative", co-studyGael Chetelat, PhD, says. Given this new research, it recommends practices for mental training such as meditation to reduce RNT and increasePositive thought. "Take care of yourMental Health is important, and it should be a major priority of public health because it is not only important for the health and well-being of people in the short term, but it could also affect your risk of possible dementia. "

And for more ways to live in cognitive decline, see these40 habits to reduce your risk of dementia after 40.