Childhood loneliness linked to higher dementia risk
New research from King's College London shows experiencing loneliness as a child may increase dementia risk in later life by 56%, highlighting the long-term impact of early social isolation.
New research from King's College London shows experiencing loneliness as a child may increase dementia risk in later life by 56%, highlighting the long-term impact of early social isolation.
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