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Study Reveals Social Interaction Boosts Older Adults' Cognition

12/16/2025

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A December 16, 2025 study in The Journals of Gerontology shows that reducing social isolation protects cognition in older adults.
Researchers from the University of St Andrews, the Max Planck Institute, and Emory University analyzed data from over 30,000 individuals.
They found that higher social isolation correlates with faster cognitive decline, independent of loneliness.
Dr. Jo Hale advocates public health initiatives to foster social interaction for those without nearby family.

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A December 16, 2025 study in The Journals of Gerontology shows that reducing social isolation protects cognition in older adults.
Researchers from the University of St Andrews, the Max Planck Institute, and Emory University analyzed data from over 30,000 individuals.
They found that higher social isolation correlates with faster cognitive decline, independent of loneliness.
Dr. Jo Hale advocates public health initiatives to foster social interaction for those without nearby family.