Mental Health

The social brain: How isolation can affect our brain's structure and cognition

Social isolation carries an increased risk of dementia in older adults.

Social isolation carries an increased risk of dementia in older adults. Image: Unsplash/Ben Sweet

Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian
Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge
Christelle Langley
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Cambridge
Chun Shen
Postdoctoral research fellow, Fudan University
Jianfeng Feng
Professor of Science and Technology for Brain-Inspired Intelligence, Fudan University
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Social isolation or being alone can affect your memory and reaction time.
Social isolation or being alone can affect your memory and reaction time. Image: Unsplash/ Atharva Tulsi

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