Are social isolation and loneliness associated with cognitive decline in ageing?

Jan 23, 2025

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Updated: Jan 25, 2025

"The results showed that both social isolation and loneliness were associated with poor cognition in ageing, with depression as a possible mediator between loneliness and poor cognition."

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