Cognitive and Social Health
Stronger social bonds are associated with a 50% higher likelihood of survival compared with fewer social connections. A stronger sense of life purpose is associated with lower all-cause mortality. Polyvagal Theory describes three nervous s…
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Stronger social bonds are associated with a 50% higher likelihood of survival compared with fewer social connections. A stronger sense of life purpose is associated with lower all-cause mortality. Polyvagal Theory describes three nervous system states that directly affect physiology and health outcomes. Alzheimer's disease is presented as substantially influenced by blood sugar dysregulation and insulin resistance by some researchers. Cognitive decline is described as beginning around age 40, with formal neurological evaluation recommended starting at age 60. ApoE4 carriers should receive annual metabolic monitoring to manage modifiable Alzheimer's risk factors.