Surprising Dementia Data Suggest Being Unmarried May Lower Risk

An 18-year U.S. study challenges the belief that marriage protects against cognitive decline

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Contrary to common belief, new research shows that older adults who were never married, divorced, or widowed had a lower risk of developing dementia than those who were married—challenging long-held assumptions about the protective effects of marriage on brain health.

Authors Opinion
This study challenges earlier research suggesting that marriage…