FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 31, 2023·4 min readMocktails or Cocktails? Having a Sense of Purpose in Life Can Keep Binge Drinking at BayHaving a sense of purpose in life decreases alcohol consumption and binge drinking temptation in some social drinkers.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 16, 2022·4 min readHigher Sense of Purpose in Life May Be Linked to Lower Mortality RiskA sense of purpose may have health-protective benefits including a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 14, 2022·4 min readSense of Purpose Is Linked to Reduced Risk of DementiaLiving life with a sense of purpose was associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias later in life. Researchers found a sense of purpose was associated with a 19% reduced rate of clinically significant cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 6, 2021·4 min readSense of Purpose Associated With Better MemoryWhile sense of purpose and cognitive function improved memory recall, sense of purpose alone boosted vividness and coherence in memory.Read More
