Scientists have found a connection between the nature and risk of developing senile dementia

Scientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) have found a connection between character and

risk of developing senile dementia, or dementia. As it turns out, individuals who are not accustomed to speaking out against public opinion are more susceptible to the disease.

Researchers observed 65 elderly peopleage. Neuroimaging techniques and psychocognitive assessments have helped scientists find a link between the risk of neurodegeneration (in particular, experts looked at Alzheimer's disease) and personality traits. As a result, they saw that areas of the brain that lose volume both during normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease were better preserved in people who were “uncomfortable” with communication and those who were more open to new experiences.

"Inconvenient" was called people who are less conformal and not afraid to enter into conflicts.