Commentary: Social isolation has profound effects on our brain - CNA

Socially isolated people have poorer cognition, including memory and reaction time, and lower volumes of grey matter in the brain, which is linked to Alzheimer's disease, say these researchers.

CAMBRIDGE, England: Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? According to the social brain hypothesis, its because the human brain specifically … [+1622 chars]

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