Publications by authors named "Alice K Wheeler"
Article Synopsis
- Social isolation is on the rise in Western cultures and is linked to negative health outcomes like obesity and smoking.
- A study on adult rats showed that those in isolation had higher stress hormone levels, gained less weight, and were more active in both new and familiar environments.
- The negative effects of social isolation, such as altered reward processing, can be reversed by returning the rats to a social environment, highlighting the importance of social interaction for mental and physical health.
