Loneliness & Isolation: Shocking Impacts

INCREASE LIFESPAN by Recalling Positive Memories - A Simple Technique to Improve Health!  Mayim breaks down famous relationship expert, Dr. David Richo’s ,“5 A’s” (Attention, Acceptance, Appreciation, Allowing, Affection) and their crucial role in fostering healthy connections in this BRAND NEW Thursday episode of MBB. (This is what happens when one AMA submission turns into an entire full episode!) Discover how missing these elements in childhood can impact adulthood and adult relationships, why social connection is vital for our mental and physical health, and what is actually going on in the brain when we connect or don't connect with others. Explore how the brain's stress pathways either play into social deprivation or a desire for social connection through our default mode network, how the brain's reward system of positive memory recall can increase your social battery and even your lifespan, and learn why social media can't replace real human interaction. We also dive into: - The detrimental effects of isolation on physical and mental health- How shared experiences create lasting bonds- The benefits of parallel play in children and adults- Which age group social interaction is most critical for- The importance of memory coding around- How the brain is wired to give in to peer pressure- Why loneliness is hard to escape without proper motivation- What leads us to crave alone time and how do we know when isolation has become unhealthy for us? DON'T MISS this crucial episode on the dangers of withholding from your relationships, and the positive behaviors that can get us back on track! Check out our full episode with Dr. David Richo: }https://youtu.be/qa9IX9ko8sQThe Neuron Journal - Characterizing the Mechanisms of Social Connection: }https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0896627323006992USA Today article on the impact of loneliness: }https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/12/24/loneliness-epidemic-u-s-surgeon-general-solution/71971896007/BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik