Shock Link Found Between Marriage And Risk of Developing Dementia
- A new study, published in *Alzheimer's & Dementia*, challenges assumptions on marriage and brain health.
- Past research suggested marriage protected against dementia, but this study indicates otherwise.
- Researchers from Florida State University followed over 24,000 older adults for up to 18 years, assessing cognitive health annually.
- The study found that unmarried groups had lower dementia risk; for example, never married people had a 24% lower risk.
- The findings suggest social connections, not marital status, may be key, but more research is needed to understand the links.
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Being married linked to increased risk of dementia – new study
Would you believe me if I told you that staying single or ending your marriage could lower your odds of getting dementia? A new study led by researchers at Florida State University somewhat shockingly suggests that unmarried people are less likely to develop dementia. If you think you’ve heard the opposite, you are correct. A 2019 study from America found that unmarried people had “significantly higher odds of developing dementia over the study …
Shock Link Found Between Marriage And Risk of Developing Dementia
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Much is said about the health benefits of having a stable relationship, but a new study has shown the association between never having been married or divorced with a reduced risk of dementia at a later age.Researchers at the Florida State University School of Medicine in the United States followed 24,000 participants for 18 years to test variations that influence cognitive impairment over time.Marriage is often associated with better health out…
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