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Social Isolation Weakens the Brain Neural Connections

Exploring how loneliness accelerates cognitive decline and what can be done to counteract its effects.

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Mar 14, 2025
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Research shows that social isolation leads to structural brain changes, accelerating cognitive decline and increasing the risk of conditions like Alzheimer's disease. However, cognitive reserve and neuroplasticity offer hope for reversing these effects through social engagement, mental stimulation, and physical exercise.

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