We often think of health as something we build by ourselves. We exercise. We eat well. We prioritize sleep. We meditate.
But neuroscience suggests we may be overlooking one of the most important ingredients for a healthy brain: Other people.
In this episode of Next Door Neuro, I explore why social connection isn’t simply a nice addition to life, it’s one of the conditions the human brain evolved within.
You’ll learn:
Why simply being with someone you trust can make your brain feel safer
How conversations help us think more clearly and solve problems
What the 85-year Harvard Study of Adult Development teaches us about health, resilience, and happiness
Why summer naturally creates opportunities to reconnect, and why we should take advantage of them
Your brain doesn’t just need movement. It doesn’t just need nature. It needs people.
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Episode 29