Unmarried people have lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, study finds
This is the 64th instalment in a series on
dementia , including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope.
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There are many health benefits to being in a happy marriage. It gives each partner a sense of security and belonging. They have someone to share the burdens of life with and, as they say, a problem shared is a problem halved.
That tends to alleviate stress, which can, in turn, lower
hypertension , boost
sleep quality and enhance mental health.
Having somebody to do activities with might mean you get out more, do more exercise or enjoy a better social life.
Previous studies have found that married men and married women live longer than singletons. Photo: Shutterstock
Marriage can also come with economic benefits, so people may experience fewer financial worries.
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Unmarried people have lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, study finds
This is the 64th instalment in a series on dementia , including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. Advertisement There are many health benefits to being in a happy marriage. It gives each partner a sense of security and belonging. They have someone to share the burdens of life with and, as they say, a problem shared is a problem halved. That tends to alleviate stress, which can, in turn, lower hypertension , boost sleep quality and enhance mental health. Having somebody to do activities with might mean you get out more, do more exercise or enjoy a better social life. Previous studies have found that married men and married women live longer than singletons. Photo: Shutterstock Marriage can also come with economic benefits, so people may experience fewer financial worries. Advertisement
