The Paul Taylor Podcast
Wisdom Wednesdays: The Link Between The Personality Trait Of Openness, Cognitive Reserve and Healthy Brain Aging
Sep 12, 2023
Exploration of the link between openness, cognitive reserve, and healthy brain aging in adults. Study on nuns with high cognitive reserve reveals the importance of engaging in new experiences for improved cognitive function. Higher openness to experience is associated with superior cognitive reserve and better cognitive function in older adults.
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- Openness is positively correlated with cognitive reserve, which in turn is linked to improved cognitive function as individuals age.
- Engaging in mentally stimulating activities and being open to new experiences can help maintain cognitive health and resist age-related cognitive regression.
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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.
