The Brain Tease

Author: The Brain Tease

Tune in to The Brain Tease: a super short podcast that explains psychology and neuroscience news to the everyday listener. We all have brains, so why not learn more about them? Website: https://www.thebraintease.com/ Cover Art: @desimeasanu (https://anurimakumar.myportfolio.com/)
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Forever Alone? Loneliness & The Brain
Episode 8
Tuesday, 2 February, 2021

On this ep, we explore the modern epidemic of loneliness (0:52). I discuss a recent study that shows how human brains crave social interaction just like how they crave food and drugs (2:00). I also discuss how social interaction is so important in preventing depression (3:23). Lastly, we look into how to overcome loneliness during a pandemic lockdown (3:53). Sources: go to www.thebraintease.com/loneliness/ for all articles referenced in this pod