Social support and human connection are vital for mental and physical health, especially as we age. Unfortunately, the risk of social isolation increases with age. Recent research shows that one-third ...

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New research from the University of St Andrews has discovered a direct causal effect between social isolation and a faster decline in later- life cognitive function. Pathological cognitive decline is ...