We often believe that stress is only what is seemingly shown or seen through our actions, reactions or body language, and we can deal with that, but scientists reveal another form of stress that our bodies go through, but cannot be seen or felt outwardly.
Scientists have revealed that this kind of hidden stress can be just as dangerous, damaging your memory as you age.
The stress that makes people turn inward may silently increase the risk of memory loss in older Chinese Americans, according to new research from Rutgers Health.
The research shows that internalizing stress, especially feelings of hopelessness, can significantly accelerate memory decline in older Chinese Americans.
Surprisingly, factors like community support did not show the same impact. Researchers say cultural pressures and stereotypes can cause emotional problems to go unnoticed and untreated.
The findings suggest that targeted, culturally sensitive stress relief could play a powerful role in maintaining cognitive health.
A new study examined a group of adults over 60 and found that hidden stress can increase or decrease the risk of cognitive decline
The research was originally published in the Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and was conducted by researchers at the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research.
Furthermore, the findings suggest an opportunity to develop targeted strategies that support emotional well-being and cognitive health in older adults as internalized stress may be able to be addressed.
