Marriage is linked to a slew of health benefits—expect when it comes to this, new study finds

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For the most part, science has found that marriage comes with health benefits—lower heart disease risk, longevity (especially for men), lower risk of depression, and better cancer survival rates.

But now come the surprising findings of a new study: that getting married may significantly increase your risk of dementia.