
Audio long read: Why loneliness is bad for your health
Nature Podcast
The Impact of Loneliness on Reward Sensitivity, Stress Hormones, and Neurodegeneration
Exploring the correlation between loneliness and stress hormones, with a focus on how increased isolation can impact reward sensitivity and glucocorticoid levels. The chapter also touches on research suggesting a connection between loneliness, stress hormones, and the development of dementia, emphasizing the importance of further studies in this field.
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