Social connections

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3 papers

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6 grants since 2020

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project GrantCA$120.6kJapan Society for the Promotion of ScienceJP¥1.6mAlzheimer's Association

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The Lancet Healthy Longevity

Social ties linked to higher physical and mental capacity

A one-point higher social connection score was linked to a 0.04-point higher standardised capacity score, but not clearly slower decline.A one-point higher social connection score was linked to a 0.04-point higher standardised capacity score, but not clearly slower decline.

Cohort study of 39,021 peoplePopulations
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Isolation and loneliness linked to less independence in Chinese study

In adults with cardiometabolic multimorbidity, models estimated 4.83 independent years at ages 60–90 with low isolation and no loneliness, versus 0.65 with both.In adults with cardiometabolic multimorbidity, models estimated 4.83 independent years at ages 60–90 with low isolation and no loneliness, versus 0.65 with both.

Preprint: cohort study of 1,731 peoplePopulations
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Healthy lifestyles linked to lower risk of sudden cardiac arrest

In 404,970 UK Biobank participants, each additional healthy lifestyle factor was linked to a 13% lower risk of sudden cardiac arrest.In 404,970 UK Biobank participants, each additional healthy lifestyle factor was linked to a 13% lower risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

Preprint: cohort study of 404,970 peoplePopulations