A 6-year longitudinal neuroimaging study from Germany discovered that social isolation leads to brain tissue loss and cognitive decline, particularly affecting the hippocampus and cortical thickness, suggesting improved social connections might reduce dementia risk. The study, emphasizing the importance of social connectedness, revealed that individuals with fewer social ties had a rate of brain aging equivalent to a one-year difference when compared to those with more substantial social networks. ...
  • RennederOPM
    2·
    1 year ago
    •  A neuroimaging study in Germany showed an association between social isolation and brain atrophy and cognitive decline. 

•  More socially isolated people had smaller hippocampal volumes and a reduced thickness of the cerebral cortex. 

•  Better social connections can reduce the risk of dementia, especially among older people. 

•  Social isolation can accelerate cognitive decline in older adults. 

•  Research reveals adverse effects of social isolation on brain health. 

•  Fighting social isolation can help keep your brain healthy and prevent dementia. 

•  The study was conducted in Germany, results may be specific to this culture.
    • j4k3@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      1 year ago

      I think a lot will depend on the person and how they deal with issues like isolation. I’ve been disabled and mostly isolated for nearly 10 years. It is hard to reorient interests but it is possible to find stimulating ways to engage with interests even in isolation. I would like to see how I would perform on such a test. I’m more mentally engaged than I was before disability.