Study finds loneliness increases dementia risk later in life By Talker News Dec 16, 2025 Dec 16, 2025 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (Photo by RDNE Stock project via Pexels) By Talker By Stephen BeechReducing loneliness protects the brain from dementia in later life, according to a new study. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAm$4@EE:D9 C6D62C496CDâ¯â¯5:D4@G6C65 2 5:C64E 42FD2= 67764E 36EH66? 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