Are you still a vowed bachelor? Do you believe that you will have longevity and good health into old age if you remain single? The benefits of marriage
A new study comes nbreak down stereotypes years as it proves that those who are married run a lower risk of develop dementia.
So far what we knew was that married people in a fairly large percentage have less frequent anxiety and depression while generally living longer.
Marriage and dementia
The study, published in the scientific journal "Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences" found that married people are less likely to develop dementia than divorced, widowed or single people.
And according to the same study, it appeared that cohabitation is not enough as it was shown that marriage has more protective effects than simply living under the same roof as a couple.
Danger for the divorced
One of the main conclusions of the research, which lasted 14 years, showed that divorced people are twice as likely to develop cognitive decline than married people. An element that may give us second thoughts if we are thinking of... thundering them and starting a new beginning.
Worse rates for men
In fact, men appear to be worse off than women as divorced men were 2.6 times more likely to develop dementia than married men. Regarding divorced women, it seems that they were only at risk by 30% more compared to married women.
How the figures are explained
This data is explained by Hui Liu, lead researcher and professor of sociology at Michigan State University (Michigan State University), who clarifies that men benefit more on the one hand because they are emotionally supported by their wives and at the same time they encourage them to adopt healthy habits. behaviors.
What are they? Don't smoke, don't overeat, exercise and have regular check-ups to check your health.
Source: With information from HealthDay News and APE
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