Study Shows Dementia Risk Increases If You Have This Mental Health Condition

Both chronic anxiety and new anxiety increased risk of dementia in a new study.

In a world full of uncertainty and challenges, it’s pretty common to experience anxiety. But while a little stress is normal, chronic anxiety can have a damaging effect on your overall well-being ― including your brain health.

A new study led by researchers at the University of Newcastle in Australia and published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that people who deal with anxiety are more likely to develop dementia as they age.