If you want a big, healthy and young brain - there is a simple solution that can add years to your life. Neuroscientist Dr Ben Rein explains why social connection, chatting to strangers and seeing your friends is essential for brain health - and can literally make it bigger. He also discusses the brain benefits of pets, the science of empathy and more. Stay tuned to find out: ➡ How pets hijack our brain systems in the best possible way ➡︎ How an ‘epidemic of loneliness’ is fueling conditions like dementia and heart disease ➡︎ How online interactions and AI chatbots impact brain chemistry ➡︎  Where empathy comes from and how to get more of it ➡︎ The science of awe and whether free will exists Connect with Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.benrein/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/benrein Website: https://www.benrein.com/ Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation How Super-Agers Keep Their Brains Young | Neuroscientist Ben Rein | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran