Building Social Connections for Healthy Aging: Why Social Ties Matter as Determinants of Disease

This talk will give an overview of the important role of social relationships for our health and longevity as we age. The talk will give special attention to the direct effect on obesity and hypertension as major biological risk factors of chronic illnesses in older age and highlight the current gaps in evidence.

This is a hybrid event, you may attend in person or virtually. Attendees must register and indicate their preference.