Link Found Between Chronic Anxiety and Increased Dementia Risk

A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals that people with chronic anxiety are three times more likely to develop dementia. Researchers from the University of Newcastle found that resolving anxiety reduces this risk, suggesting that managing anxiety could mitigate dementia development.

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates a significant link between chronic anxiety and an increased risk of developing dementia. The research illustrates that individuals aged 60-70 suffering from persistent anxiety are up to three times more likely to experience memory and decision-making impairments, impacting daily life.

Conducted by researchers from the University of Newcastle, the study emphasizes that anxiety resolution markedly lowers the risk of dementia, aligning with those who never experienced anxiety. It suggests targeting anxiety might be a vital prevention strategy for dementia.

Over 2,000 participants, with an average age of 76, were monitored for more than a decade. The study found that those with chronic anxiety or new onset anxiety had significantly higher dementia risks, underscoring the importance of timely anxiety management in dementia prevention efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)