ABSTRACT : Human beings are social animals and our biological, psychological, and social systems evolved to thrive in collaborative networks of people. In many societies, social networks are likely to thin as people age, leading in many cases to isolation and loneliness. In this article we review the evidence that social isolation affects health and mortality, whether or not the isolation is accompanied...

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Question.  Do you know how many thoughts you have a day? Second question.  What percentage of your thoughts are negative?

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Use it or lose it. We’ve all heard that saying. But did you know it also applies to your brain? Just like muscles that don’t get used or that aren’t quite as strong as you age, your brain can atrophy too. It’s no secret that good nutrition and regular exercise helps your brain, but there are also some fun ways to improve and...