Functional independence and cognition associated with loneliness in a nationwide brazilian cohort

Males were particularly vulnerable to the moderating effect of loneliness in cognitive decline and aging. This suggests that the negative impact of aging on cognitive performance is more pronounced in lonely men than in non-lonely. It is important to consider this factor with the idea that our cognitive health may require more than the factors we are already familiar with. Furthermore, understanding the population is crucial in order to target prevention policies to the appropriate groups.