Lesbian, gay, bisexual communities more at-risk for dementia, study finds

Lesbian, gay, bisexual communities more at-risk for dementia, study finds
“Our findings suggest that depression may be one of the important underlying factors leading to cognitive disadvantages for LGB people,” the researchers said. Credit: Creative commons via Upsplash

Lesbian, gay and bisexual—or LGB—people are more vulnerable to one of the fastest-growing health concerns in the country: dementia, according to new research from Michigan State University.

“Our study speaks to the unaddressed questions about whether members the LGB community are more likely to develop cognitive impairment at older ages and, if so, what factors contribute to their poorer cognitive health, ” said Ning Hsieh, an assistant professor of sociology at…

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