The Link Between Cognitive Reserve and Openness to Experience

This podcast episode explores the relationship between cognitive reserve, brain function in later life, and the personality trait of openness. A longitudinal study was conducted, following elderly individuals over a four-year period. The study found that those with a higher degree of openness exhibited a more substantial amount of cognitive reserve. In turn, this cognitive reserve was correlated with improved cognitive function as individuals age. The study highlights the importance of engaging in mentally stimulating activities and being open to new experiences in order to maintain cognitive health.