(ORDO NEWS) — Scientists from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health have found that long-term marriage can reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Scientists analyzed data from 150,000 people collected over 24 years. The study began when they were 44 years old and ended when they were 68 years old.
They found that people who were married were less likely to get dementia after age 70.
The lowest risk was in people who were married throughout the study period. Among them, dementia or mild cognitive impairment was observed in about 11%.
Divorced and single participants had the highest risk of developing dementia. Having children reduced the risk of developing dementia by 60%, but only among unmarried volunteers.
Scientists noted that they could not explain the reasons for their results.
One theory is that people who are married lead healthier lives, but in this study, scientists found no difference in the health of married and single people.
Previous studies have shown that married people have fewer mental health problems.
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