A recent large study suggests that being divorced or single raises the risk of developing dementia. However, the researchers also uncovered some unexpected outcomes. According to a recently published study that analyzed data from the HUNT Study health surveys in Nord-Trøndelag, being married cont
Dementia is a collective term used to describe a decline in cognitive function, including memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with language, problem-solving, and everyday tasks. It affects millions of people worldwide and is most commonly seen in older adults.
“Being married can have an influence on risk factors for dementia,” says Vegard Skirbekk at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health . “Exactly what causes dementia is a mystery. This survey indicates that being married and a lower risk of dementia are linked, but we don’t know why,” says Håberg. “Some people have theorized that if you have children, you stay more cognitively engaged. For example, you have to deal with people and participate in activities that you wouldn’t otherwise have to. This stimulates your brain so that it possibly works better. That way you build up a kind of cognitive reserve,” says Håberg.This “reserve” in the brain is not structural. It doesn’t show up on an MRI scan or by opening the brain and looking inside. It is part of the “mystery of dementia”.
The researchers are now taking a closer look at the significance of having children for dementia risk, the types of work people have, and how retirement age can affect the risk.
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