Married Couples Exhibit 60% Lower Dementia Risk: Study

News Desk 

Islamabad: A study conducted in the UK revealed that married couples have a significantly lower risk of developing dementia compared to single individuals.

According to research from Lofberg University, married couples exhibit a 60 percent reduced risk of developing dementia in middle or old age, along with better cognitive function.

Previous studies have also linked being unmarried or divorced with higher risks of heart disease and depression, both of which are factors associated with increased dementia risk.

The research indicates that married individuals tend to adopt healthier lifestyles, including better dietary habits, less smoking, and more proactive medical care-seeking behaviors, which may contribute to their lower dementia risk.

Additionally, spouses are often observed to actively manage dementia symptoms even before seeking professional medical advice.

The study, spanning six years and involving over six and a half thousand participants, demonstrated that married couples are less prone to depression and heart disease, thus providing an additional protective factor against dementia.

Researchers emphasize the importance of social interaction for human well-being, highlighting the significance of the marital relationship in this context.

Given the prevalence of dementia worldwide, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, for which there is currently no cure, these findings underscore the potential impact of marital status on dementia risk. The study’s results were published in the Journal of Gerontology.