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Sounds,24 Apr 2024,16 mins

Why We Need Friends With Shared Interests

The Science of Happiness

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Having strong relationships is vital to our well-being. We tend to be happier and healthier when we鈥檙e involved with community. Today鈥檚 guest is the world-famous scientist Temple Grandin. She was born with autism, which led her to be socially isolated from her peers. Join us on this episode of The Science of Happiness to hear about how Grandin credits her support networks for her success and making her into the person she is today. We鈥檒l also look at the science behind the health repercussions of not having strong social networks. Feeling socially disconnected can lead to a higher risk of dementia, cardiovascular disease, cancer and more.

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