600,000-person study finds loneliness raises dementia risk by 31%.

A study from Florida State University, analyzing data from over 600,000 individuals, found that loneliness raises dementia risk by 31%. This extensive research links loneliness to cognitive decline and specific dementia causes, including Alzheimer's. The findings underscore the need to address loneliness as a public health issue, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlight its implications for cognitive health in older adults.

October 21, 2024
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