Optimism may lower dementia risk. What have you been optimistic or grateful about recently?

2026-05-27 14:58 UTC

cross-posted from: slrpnk.net/post/38327891 The study, The Bright Side of Life: Optimism and Risk of Dementia, found that higher levels of optimism were linked with a decreased risk of dementia. […] there are several potential reasons for this: Optimistic people are likelier to exercise and practice other healthy behaviors, manage stress well, be cognitively engaged, and maintain strong social connections—all habits that can help protect brain health. They also pointed out that optimism is not just an inborn trait; it can be learned and nurtured, even through simple practices like keeping a gratitude list So, what have you been optimistic or grateful about recently?

Replies (14)

@leagman1@feddit.org 2026-05-27 15:07

It was aomething, but I forgot.

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@Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 2026-05-27 15:15

I earn more than enough to get everything I need, £29k.

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@umbrella@lemmy.ml 2026-05-27 15:20

uh oh

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@Shellofbiomatter@lemmus.org 2026-05-27 16:02

Shouldn’t it be ofher way around in this world? Person has to have dementia to be optimistic.

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@pancake@lemmygrad.ml 2026-05-27 18:36

I am very optimistic. But according to that data, I would need to be in the top 5% most optimistic people to counter the risk increase from the medication I take.

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@yogthos@lemmy.ml 2026-05-27 16:32

I’m optimistic about seeing the fall of the dread empire in my lifetime.

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@HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club 2026-05-27 17:07

Is it correlation or causation? I ask because I’ve seen other evidence which seems to indicate that depression is an early indicator or mental deterioration.

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@devfuuu@lemmy.world 2026-05-27 18:07

I have never been optimistic about anything in live ever. Not going to start. I shall embrace the dementia future.

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@MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works 2026-05-27 23:37

My sister’s cancer treatment is going well. I’m walking without crutches at long last.

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@AceFuzzLord@lemmy.zip 2026-05-28 01:52

Need some clothes to go with it, but I am optimistic I might be able to get a somewhat high ranking at a costume contest at the college I am attending that is coming up. Entering the fantasy category since I already have a snow leapord fursuit head that has 3 eyes. Seems pretty fantasy for me. Just need some clothes to fit both the theme and with my head/paws/tail. I’m being reasonable and not saying I’d win since there will undoubtedly be better costumes, but I’m still hoping and aiming for a high ranking.

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@Gates9@sh.itjust.works 2026-05-27 22:30

It’s increasingly likely that my method of death will be instant vaporization, which is relatively painless.

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@SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2026-05-28 01:30

I have the steadiest job ever in my life, that pays enough to live off of. That’s pretty fucking awesome.

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@HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml 2026-05-28 02:42

Fuck that shit, blank my brain out so I experience less of this shithole universe /s

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@gray@lemmy.ml 2026-05-28 12:31

I don’t want to stress about being optimistic

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