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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Muskan Singh

Bottled-up stress is causing you more damage than you think - A new study suggests silent stress could be quietly stealing older adults' memories

Memory loss is often seen as a natural part of aging, but new research suggests another factor may be playing an important role. A study from Rutgers Health has found that stress people keep bottled up may be linked to worsening memory over time.

The research focused on older Chinese Americans, a group that has often been underrepresented in studies of brain health and cognitive aging. The findings suggest that emotional strain hidden beneath the surface could have lasting effects on memory, as per a report by Science Daily.

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