Loneliness increases risk of dementia by over 30 per cent, review of studies suggests

A study involving over 600,000 participants worldwide found loneliness significantly increases dementia risk by over 30%, regardless of age or gender. This psychological state also precedes cognitive decline. Researchers emphasized the need for further studies across different cultural contexts, especially in low-income countries, to fully understand how loneliness impacts cognitive health.

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