How Personality Traits Can Impact the Risk of Developing Senile Dementia

Scientists have determined how various personality traits can influence the risk of developing senile dementia. They took into account qualities such as conscientiousness, extraversion, openness to new experiences, neuroticism, agreeableness, and life satisfaction. The results showed that individuals who were more conscientious, guided by moral principles, were sociable and had a positive outlook on life, had a lower risk of dementia. On the other hand, neurotics predisposed to negativity, anger, anxiety, and fear had higher risks of encountering senile dementia. However, no changes were found in their brain.