Growing Young

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Exploring the intersection of nutrition, social connections, and longevity, the author shares her transformative journey as a science journalist. After extensive research and expert interviews, she uncovers that strong relationships and community engagement significantly impact mortality risk, overshadowing conventional health fads. Through engaging chapters filled with diverse experiences—from wildlife encounters in England to cultural practices in Japan—she reveals that empathy, purpose, and social bonds are crucial for a longer, healthier life.