Is Marriage Bad for Your Brain? Debunking the Research on Cognitive Decline
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Is Marriage Bad for Your Brain? Debunking the Research on Cognitive Decline
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About this listen
You may have seen the headline: Divorced and unmarried people have less cognitive decline than those who are married. Surprising? Yes. But is it true?
In this solo monologue, therapist Daniel Dashnaw unpacks a widely circulated study from Florida State University that claims being single may protect your brain. Daniel takes a critical look at the methodology behind the research—highlighting its failure to distinguish marital status from marital quality—and explains why the nuance really matters.
Through clinical insight and common sense, Daniel offers a more grounded perspective on how intimate relationships affect cognitive health, memory, and well-being over time. He explores how loving partnerships can serve as emotional anchors and cognitive mirrors, helping us track changes, reduce stress, and live longer, fuller lives.
This is a must-listen for anyone curious about the real science behind relationships and longevity—without the media spin.
📝 Read more about Daniels views on relationships on his blog at danieldashnawcouplestherapy.com
🎧 Better Relationships Through Research is available wherever you get your podcasts.