Spousal Loss Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia, Mortality among Men, but Not Women
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Spousal Loss Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia, Mortality among Men, but Not Women
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marriage
Widowed men experienced a decrease in physical and cognitive health, as well as social support, while widowed women tended to experience an increase in happiness and life satisfaction.
The loss of a spouse is an . . .
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Spousal Loss Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia, Mortality among Men, but Not Women
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marriage
Widowed men experienced a decrease in physical and cognitive health, as well as social support, while widowed women tended to experience an increase in happiness and life satisfaction.
The loss of a spouse is an . . .