Social engagement tied to healthier brain microstructure
Older people who report greater levels of social engagement have more robust gray matter in regions of the brain relevant in dementia, according to a recent study. The authors suggest that "prescribing" socialization could benefit older adults in warding off dementia, much the way prescribing physical activity can help to prevent diabetes or heart disease.
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