Watch your diet, exercise regularly, don't smoke, don't drink too much… There are plenty of ways to watch your health. But is one thing we should not forget!
Research at the University of Stockholm and the Karolinska Institute among 4,000 people over 60 shows that social isolation greatly increases the risk of dementia.
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According to the researchers, being in a relationship is very important for your health, because couples encourage each other to live healthy. This reduces the risk of dementia and other nasty diseases.
A partner also offers emotional support and it is known from previous studies that this is important for a longer life.
Source:Welinlichtingekringen.nl
