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Wisdom and Healthy Aging

Season 8 Episode 6 | 26m 47s

Self-reflection, social connections, humor, and more factors that can improve neuroplasticity, as studies show the impact of mental health on aging. Guest: Dilip V. Jeste, M.D., former Senior Associate Dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences, and author of Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion and What Makes Us Good.

Aired: 04/30/23 | Expires: 04/30/29
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