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Fifty-two cognitive resilience proteins were specific for cognitive decline and an estimated 30% may offer resilience for both cognitive and noncognitive AD phenotypes.
More years of life did not mean more years with dementia
While napping does increase with age, excessive napping may foreshadow cognitive decline.
People who are organized, with high levels of self-discipline, may be less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment as they age, while people who are moody or emotionally unstable are more likely to experience cognitive decline late in life, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Being more conscientious and extroverted appears to keep mild cognitive impairment at bay longer, while being neurotic can mean a higher chance of cognitive decline.