My primary research interest is in understanding how the way we think and feel affects how we age. This includes engaging in repetitive negative thinking or self-reflection, and experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. I am currently an investigator on several UK- and internationally-funded projects examining how lifestyle and mental health increase risk or resilience to neurodegeneration, cognitive impairment and dementia; and how non-pharmacologic interventions may improve wellbeing and reduce dementia risk. This includes leading a multi-national clinical trial of a psychological intervention in older adults with subjective cognitive decline.  Please see my lab website for more information about these projects and my research.