Posted on 05/30/2014 11:22:51 AM PDT by KeyLargo
Cynicism linked to dementia in new study Thursday 29 May 2014 - 12am PST Alzheimer's / Dementia Psychology / Psychiatry Seniors / Aging
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Cynical distrust is characterized by the belief that others are motivated by selfish interests. Though it may appear to be merely a "glass is half empty" point of view, researchers say having this viewpoint increases chances of developing dementia.
The researchers, led by Anna-Malia Tolppanen, PhD, of the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, publish their findings in the journal Neurology.
They say that cynicism has been previously linked with other health problems, including heart disease, but this study is the first to examine the link between cynicism and dementia.
The flip side of a cynical attitude is a realistic one.
LOL I was searching for an article with “cynicism” in the title and had to stop and read the thread.
My grandmother and aunt had alzheimers so of course I want to avoid it. I realized that I do not trust anyone either and better change my attitude. As a child I was naive and believed like the Quakers that everyone was good and had the light. Then in my twenties my world came tumbling down to have the pendulum swing to the opposite extreme.
So I was just thinking that I should look at the glass as half full when I have the means to fill it OR look at the glass as half empty when I do not have the means to fill it.
People I ask for help, haven’t been there. Others who have just heard my needs in discussion, have helped. Asking for help = half empty. Speaking about it = half full.
right now the glass is totally empty and I am only talking to God.
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