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Staying Socially Active at Age 60 Lowers Risk of Developing Dementia Later in Life

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Staying Socially Active at Age 60 Lowers Risk of Developing Dementia Later in Life
Making time to connect with friends and family does more than make you feel good, it could keep you healthier in your elder years. Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock
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For adults aged 50 and older, being socially active may be the key to lowering the risk of developing dementia later in life. A new study led by the University College London (UCL) shows how important it is to make changes in daily life to ensure we take the time to connect with others.

The research, published in PLOS Medicine, reports the most powerful evidence to date showing the link between how social contact earlier in life could play an essential role in keeping dementia at bay.
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