A recent 18-year study involving over 24,000 older adults has revealed that unmarried individuals, including those who are divorced, widowed, or never married, have a significantly lower risk of developing dementia compared to their married peers. Specifically, the risk among unmarried participants was at least 50% lower. This study suggests that the ability of single individuals to maintain social ties and variety in life experiences may contribute to this protective effect. Furthermore, those with mild cognitive impairment who were unmarried showed less progression to dementia during the study period.
"The study revealed that all unmarried adults had a lower risk of developing dementia than their married counterparts, with an astounding risk reduction of at least 50 percent."
"One potential reason for this difference is that single individuals often maintain stronger social ties and engage in a broader array of unique experiences compared to those who are married."
"Participants who started with mild cognitive impairment showed a significant trend: their condition was less likely to worsen into dementia if they were unmarried."
"These new findings challenge the long-standing belief that marriage universally leads to better health outcomes, particularly in the context of cognitive decline and dementia risk."
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