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Curr Psychol January 2024 PMID 38510575

The Association between Happiness and Cognitive Function in the UK Biobank.

Xianghe Zhu, Martina Luchetti, Damaris Aschwanden, Amanda A Sesker, Yannick Stephan, Angelina R Sutin, Antonio Terracciano

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The discussions primarily reflect straightforward reactions to the publication, such as a post stating that happiness was linked to lower reasoning ability and did not shield against cognitive decline. The tone remains neutral and factual, with minimal elaboration or emotional language, indicating a basic level of engagement focused on the core findings rather than broad debate or implications.

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Posts show mixed reactions; some agree with the findings that happiness correlates with lower reasoning ability, while others may question or remain neutral.

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Rolf Degen
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Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j https://t.co/TsBmyUs4vb

Mar 1, 2023 · 217 likes · 38 shares · 69,257 followers View post →
John Wilkins
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 1,611 followers View post →
Ricky Roma
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 1,251 followers View post →
L’aura
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 1,117 followers View post →
@novicus
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 2, 2023 · 38 shares · 1,102 followers View post →
Pisces god of toxic, Lord of the Streets
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 943 followers View post →

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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

May 22, 2023 · 38 shares · 681 followers View post →
Daniel Vojta
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 14, 2023 · 38 shares · 454 followers View post →
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

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Javier Arce Gil
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 2, 2023 · 38 shares · 58 followers View post →
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 2, 2023 · 38 shares · 236 followers View post →
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

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@novicus
@novicus · X

RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 2, 2023 · 38 shares · 1,102 followers View post →
Shim, Hyoung-June
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 2, 2023 · 38 shares · 636 followers View post →
James Davis
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares View post →
Tye dide
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 159 followers View post →
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 890 followers View post →
PCrudy
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 278 followers View post →
Vlad
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 489 followers View post →
Caethio
@Caethio · X

RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 63 followers View post →
Xenon
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 553 followers View post →
L’aura
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 1,117 followers View post →
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

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Michael
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 414 followers View post →
John Wilkins
@JohnWilkinspsyc · X

RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 1,611 followers View post →
Aquiles
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RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 158 followers View post →
Pisces god of toxic, Lord of the Streets
@evauseb · X

RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 943 followers View post →
Empereur Cormorant
@CormorantSage · X

RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 567 followers View post →
Nick
@1911Nikhil · X

RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 81 followers View post →
2024pls
@2024pls · X

RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 728 followers View post →
Ricky Roma
@RickyRoma0 · X

RT @DegenRolf: Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j…

Mar 1, 2023 · 38 shares · 1,251 followers View post →
Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

Happiness was associated with lower reasoning ability and did not protect against cognitive decline. https://t.co/0ON8oGKw5j https://t.co/TsBmyUs4vb

Mar 1, 2023 · 217 likes · 38 shares · 69,257 followers View post →