Why Social Interaction Matters: The Neuroscience of Health, Stress, and Longevity

Social connection is not merely a pleasant aspect of human life—We see a fundamental biological need with measurable impacts on physical health, mental resilience, and longevity. Decades of neuroscience and epidemiological research have revealed that the quality and quantity of our social interactions directly influence brain function, stress hormone regulation, immune response, and even cellular … Read more