Neuroscience reveals that older adults who maintain close friendships don’t just live longer — their brains physically age differently, as if the body keeps a record of every conversation that made it feel less alone
A growing body of neuroscience research is reshaping how we understand aging. It is no longer seen as just a biological process driven by genetics or lifestyle choices like diet and exercise. Increasingly, scientists are discovering that relationships—especially close friendships—play a direct role in how the brain and body age. The idea is both simple … Read more