Martin J. Sliwinski

Social isolation is often stressful and can affect the aging brain. MixMedia/E+ via Getty Images

May 28, 2025

Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy‑aging experts explain what you can do about it

Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland, Penn State and Martin J. Sliwinski, Penn State

Even small lifestyle changes – such as more social interaction and a better diet – can help reduce stress.

Chez les personnes âgées en bonne santé, la solitude se caractérise par une réaction au stress similaire à celle des personnes qui souffrent de stress chronique. Justin Paget via Getty Images

August 24, 2020

L’isolement augmente le risque de démence chez les personnes âgées

Karra Harrington, Penn State and Martin J. Sliwinski, Penn State

L’isolement social que connaissent les personnes âgées qui tentent de se protéger contre la pandémie de coronavirus fait naître de nouveaux risques pour la santé mentale.

In healthy older people, loneliness has a pattern of stress response similar to that of people who are under chronic stress. Justin Paget via Getty Images

August 4, 2020

The loneliness of social isolation can affect your brain and raise dementia risk in older adults

Karra Harrington, Penn State and Martin J. Sliwinski, Penn State

The social isolation older adults are experiencing as they try to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic is raising new mental health risks, but people can take steps to protect themselves.

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Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy‑aging experts explain what you can do about it

L’isolement augmente le risque de démence chez les personnes âgées

The loneliness of social isolation can affect your brain and raise dementia risk in older adults

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