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The default network of the human brain is associated with perceived social isolation
2020
Nature Communications
Humans survive and thrive through social exchange. Yet, social dependency also comes at a cost. Perceived social isolation, or loneliness, affects physical and mental health, cognitive performance, overall life expectancy, and increases vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease-related dementias. Despite severe consequences on behavior and health, the neural basis of loneliness remains elusive. Using the UK Biobank population imaging-genetics cohort (n = ~40,000, aged 40-69 years when recruited,
doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20039-w
pmid:33319780
pmcid:PMC7738683
fatcat:tv2ytfzpb5cjzpkundnvvlwe4y