The speaker shares their adventure in Oxford, researching the link between gut microbes and social connections. They discovered that mice with more social connections had healthier and more diverse gut microbiomes, suggesting a similar impact in humans.
We could never have guessed the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic would have on us. We’re all affected in different ways but the need to stay physically distant from one another has highlighted the importance of human connection, empathy, and kindness. We hear about the research showing that strong social networks will keep us living longer than any fitness tracker or superfood. And one man’s determination to promote kindness throughout the world after a family tragedy.