Social Life = Brain Life How Friendships Protect Memory & Fight Dementia

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00:00Want to protect your memory? The secret might not be in a pill, but in your friendships.

00:05Social connections keep the brain active, reducing stress and even lowering the risk of dementia.

00:11When we connect with others, our brain releases feel-good chemicals, dopamine and oxytocin,

00:17that strengthen memory and protect against decline.

00:21Friendship doesn't need to be complicated. A phone call, a walk with a neighbor,

00:25or a shared meal can all keep your brain healthier.

00:28Here are simple ways to stay connected.

00:31Call or visit a friend once a week.

00:34Join a community group or hobby club.

00:37Use technology. Video chats work too.

00:40Remember, quality matters more than quantity.

00:43Social life is brain life.

00:46Every conversation, every laugh, every shared moment is protecting your memory.

00:51Don't wait. Reach out today.