Bryan Johnson· Author
The Harvard study found that love and deep connection buffer the effects of aging. Couples over 80 yrs old with strong social ties reported better health, higher happiness, and even greater pain tolerance.
The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
The Harvard study found that love and deep connection buffer the effects of aging. Couples over 80 yrs old with strong social ties reported better health, higher happiness, and even greater pain tolerance.
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