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Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
The Effects of Social Isolation
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Never before have humans experienced social isolation on such a massive scale. Despite the benefits of social isolation in the current climate, it is difficult for many reasons. Discussed in this episode: Why social bonds are good for us, and the effects of social isolation on mental health, the immune system, cardiovascular health, the brain, DNA, cognitive function, and threat perception.
Related reading: Bzbok, D., & Dunbar, I.M. (2020). The Neurobiology of Social Distance. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 24, 717–733.
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