Socially isolated people have differently wired brains and poorer cognition: Study - The New Indian Express

Tackling loneliness, a strong set of thinking abilities throughout life, called "cognitive reserve", can be built up by keeping the brain active.

CAMBRIDGE/SHANGHAI: According to the social brain hypothesis, it's because the human brain specifically evolved to support social interactions, an individual gets a buzz from being in large groups at… [+5787 chars]

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