Research by Professor Angelina Sutin, Ph.D., has recently garnered attention in major media outlets.

Sutin’s study on “Changes in Personality Before and During Cognitive Impairment” was quoted in a New York Times article, “Memory Loss Isn’t the Only Sign of Dementia.” The research reveals that individuals with dementia show early declines in traits like extroversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness before cognitive impairments become apparent. As dementia progresses, these personality changes become more pronounced, highlighting how these early shifts in personality can offer valuable insights into the progression of dementia.

Check out the Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/well/mind/dementia-signs-symptoms.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Additionally, Sutin’s work on “Sense of Purpose in Life Is Associated with Lower Risk of Incident Dementia: A Meta-Analysis” and “Purpose in life and stress: An individual-participant meta-analysis of 16 samples” was cited in U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s recent “parting prescription” for the nation. Dr. Murthy underscored the critical need to increase purpose and decrease loneliness to improve the overall health of the country—an idea supported by Sutin’s research.

Read Dr. Murthy’s Prescription: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/my-parting-prescription-for-america.pdf