Your dementia risk is higher if your spouse has it - but it’s more than shared lifestyle
A large-scale study from Taiwan involving nearly one million adults suggests that individuals whose spouses have dementia are at a higher risk of developing the condition themselves. Researchers indicate that this correlation extends beyond shared lifestyle factors, warranting further investigation into environmental or biological links.
Matt Bennett/Unsplash Your dementia risk is higher if your spouse has it – but it’s more than shared lifestyle Published: July 20, 2026 9:42pm EDT https://theconversation.com/your-dementia-risk-is-higher-if-your-spouse-has-it-but-its-more-than-shared-lifestyle-287878 https://theconversation.com/your-dementia-risk-is-higher-if-your-spouse-has-it-but-its-more-than-shared-lifestyle-287878 Link copied Share article Share article
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