Reducing social isolation protects the brain in later life . Pathological cognitive decline is most often driven by Alzheimer’s and related dementias  The study, published toda ...

MINNEAPOLIS – Social isolation is linked to lower brain volume in areas related to cognition and a higher risk of dementia, according to research published in the June 8, 2022, online issue of ...

Social isolation is defined as a state in which an individual has few or infrequent social contacts. Comparatively, loneliness is perceived isolation that is disturbing for an individual. Although ...

Maintaining friendships and other social connections may be vital for keeping your brain in shape as you age. A large new study suggests that older adults who are more isolated face a greater risk of ...

One of the most important consequences of society’s response to COVID-19 was the clear demonstration that our need for social interactions is as fundamental as our need for proper nutrition and ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Social isolation rewires the brain in myriad ways, potentially leading to anxiety, depression, addiction, and other behavioral changes. The findings were presented at Neuroscience ...

Older people who have little social contact with others may be more likely to have loss of overall brain volume, and in areas of the brain affected by dementia, than people with more frequent social ...

Social isolation in older individuals has been linked to reduced brain volume in regions associated with memory, a new study shows. Further, the association between social isolation and reduced brain ...

Lots of studies have shown that getting a good night’s rest (seven to eight hours) is associated with better memory and other ...

Foods like extra-virgin olive oil, berries and eggs have nutrients to benefit brain health. More brain health-promoting ...

Gliomas are cancers that originate directly in the brain, instead of spreading to the brain from other parts of the body.