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Study Reveals Unmarried Seniors Face Lower Dementia Risk

4/12/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Florida State University uncovers a surprising truth: unmarried older adults may actually face a lower risk of dementia than their married counterparts. Analyzing data from over 24,000 participants, researchers discovered that those who have never married are 40% less likely to develop this debilitating condition, challenging long-held beliefs about marriage and cognitive health.

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A groundbreaking study from Florida State University uncovers a surprising truth: unmarried older adults may actually face a lower risk of dementia than their married counterparts. Analyzing data from over 24,000 participants, researchers discovered that those who have never married are 40% less likely to develop this debilitating condition, challenging long-held beliefs about marriage and cognitive health.