Optimism and Dementia Prevention
From That Optimism Man Victor Perton by Victor Perton
April 12, 2026 · 10 min
About this episode
This episode explores the relationship between optimism and dementia prevention, highlighting findings from a Harvard-led study.
Can optimism help protect the ageing brain? In this episode, Victor Perton shares findings from a Harvard-led study on optimism and dementia risk and reflects on why the habits of an optimist matter for healthy ageing, brain health, and the people who care for and love those living with dementia. Read more at https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/dementiaharvard
People in this episode
Host: Victor Perton
Topics covered
- optimism
- dementia prevention
- healthy ageing
- brain health
- mental health
Keywords
- optimism
- dementia
- brain health
- healthy ageing
- Harvard study
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Harvard, Centre for Optimism
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