You know to eat well, exercise regularly, avoid smoking, and limit alcohol—proven steps for better health. But one vital factor is often overlooked.
Research from the University of Stockholm and Karolinska Institute, involving 4,000 adults over 60, reveals that social isolation significantly increases dementia risk.
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Experts emphasize that being in a committed relationship supports health: partners encourage healthy habits, reducing risks of dementia and other serious conditions.
A partner provides crucial emotional backing, with prior studies linking this support to longer lifespans.
Source: Welinlichtingekringen.nl
