Cynical? You may be hurting your brain health

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 16:30 in Psychology & Sociology

People with high levels of cynical distrust may be more likely to develop dementia, according to a new study. Cynical distrust, which is defined as the belief that others are mainly motivated by selfish concerns, has been associated with other health problems, such as heart disease. This is the first study to look at the relationship between cynicism and dementia.

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