Repetitive negative thinking is associated with cognitive function decline
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- #older adults
- Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is linked to cognitive decline in older adults.
- The study involved 424 participants aged 60+ assessed using PTQ and MoCA scales.
- Higher RNT scores correlated with lower cognitive function scores, especially in those aged 60-79 and with higher education.
- RNT may affect brain regions involved in cognitive control and emotion regulation.
- The study suggests psychological interventions could help reduce RNT and prevent cognitive decline.
- Limitations include cross-sectional design and limited sample representativeness.