Doctors called the main beneficial factor of family life

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Work under the direction of psychiatrist Andrew are adding from University College London, has combined the data of 15 studies from USA, Europe, South America and Asia.

After researching 812047 histories, the team found that for individuals the development of dementia by 42% more likely than for individuals who are married. For widowers, the figure was 20% higher than for people who stayed married during the study.

“Married people generally have healthier lifestyles and more socially active. This may explain why they are less likely to develop dementia,” says Andrew are adding.

Scientists emphasize that you can’t make unequivocal conclusions regarding the causes of disease, but social exclusion does play a role in the development of dementia or senile dementia. As for family life, it gives some significant advantages: pleasant communication, health care, social and financial support.

Thus, the cognitive functions of a person protects not the wedding itself, but the conditions of family life. “Spouses can help to encourage healthy habits, pay attention to the health of your partner,” the researchers note.

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To compensate for the lack of a marriage partner may social activity. “We hope that our results can be applied for the prevention of dementia among unmarried people. Stimulation through social interaction among unmarried elderly people may be useful,” — said the are adding.

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