الإحساس بالهدف يقلل خطر الخرف بنسبة %28

A recent study conducted by the University of California, Davis, and published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, found that having a clear sense of purpose in life reduces the risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment by up to 28%. The study included more than 13,000 individuals over the age of 45, who were followed for 15 years, revealing that those who expressed having a clear purpose in their lives maintained their cognitive functions longer than others. The researchers explained that this positive effect persisted even among those with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, as they showed a delay in the onset of cognitive decline by about 1.4 months during the follow-up period. The research team confirmed that enhancing the sense of purpose can be achieved through engaging in meaningful activities such as volunteering, pursuing hobbies, or building supportive social relationships, considering this a natural and safe way to enhance brain resilience in the face of aging.