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Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 September 2023

By
Jeanyung Chey
Edited by
Jeanyung Chey
Jeanyung Chey
Affiliation:
Seoul National University
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Summary

The global population is growing older, and aging and its associated health conditions are challenging individuals, families, and societies. Social isolation has been recognized as a health risk, especially for older adults. More recently, its adverse effects on cognitive and brain health have been reported. On the other hand, various social activities and social networks have been found to have beneficial effects on behavioral as well as brain functions in older adults. It has been difficult, however, to comprehend the full extent and impact of such activities and networks on health, partly due to the complexity of social interactions and human relationships as well as the multilayered aging processes.

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Society within the Brain
How Social Networks Interact with Our Brain, Behavior and Health as We Age
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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  • Introduction
  • Edited by Jeanyung Chey, Seoul National University
  • Book: Society within the Brain
  • Online publication: 28 September 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108974325.002
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  • Introduction
  • Edited by Jeanyung Chey, Seoul National University
  • Book: Society within the Brain
  • Online publication: 28 September 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108974325.002
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  • Introduction
  • Edited by Jeanyung Chey, Seoul National University
  • Book: Society within the Brain
  • Online publication: 28 September 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108974325.002
Available formats
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