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The Science of Connection: Does Oxytocin Decrease With Age?

Chronic loneliness can impact senior health as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. This raises a crucial question for healthy aging: does oxytocin decrease with age, and how does this shift affect our fundamental need for connection?

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