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The Impact of Social Connections on Neurological Health

Scott Loeb DO
Medically reviewed by Dr. Loeb
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Scott Loeb DO
Medically reviewed by Dr. Loeb

Modern life offers many conveniences and opportunities. Comfort for each person has its own meaning and advantages. The most important thing for every person is health and its support. It’s crucial to take care of our nervous system. Communication is important for maintaining psychological health and the nervous system. We interact with many different types of people every day. Some people maintain close relationships with family and friends. Others often communicate with colleagues and people with whom they have something in common. Our brain is mainly affected by certain connections. It is very interesting and useful to know “how communication affects neurological health“. 

This is an increasingly important topic. Without social connections, a person loses themselves and experiences decline in their overall health. Communication helps us reduce stress and tension. It also allows us to feel happy and needed. If it’s a person we love, we feel loved and cared for. Such communication has a positive effect on the nervous system and our brain. It is essential to understand that communication with others has a positive impact even on cognitive functions. During good communication, our brain releases oxytocin and serotonin. This means that we feel much happier and better than when we are alone.

How Communication Affects Neurological Health

The impact of social connections on brain health is enormous. Every day, we deal with and communicate with people, which is very useful. During these conversations, we communicate through various movements and gestures. Such communication often allows us to relax and relieve tension. In more business-like communication, our brains get busy as we start to think actively. The work of the brain continues even more during communication. Everyone should realize that communication has a positive effect on brain function. Cognitive functions improve, and mental activity becomes better as well. Practice shows that people who communicate more often have better-developed cognitive functions. 

It is essential to understand how communication affects neurological health. The most important thing for a person is their neurological condition and health. Maintaining this health is the success of well-considered and correct decisions. Cognitive functions improve even during ordinary communication with other people. Our brains release special substances that make us feel happier. Such a good state always results in a person’s quality of life being successful. It is important to understand the types of communication and how they manifest themselves. Here are the main ones:

  • Verbal communication. With such communication, our brain starts to work even better. The brain releases chemicals that enhance our thinking and creativity. At some points, we think critically and look for answers to questions. Such brain training is essential for overall neurological health. The impact of social connections on brain health is significant. During verbal communication, the brain is constantly working and developing. This method helps to improve cognitive functions and the overall functioning of the brain and nervous system.
  • Non-verbal communication. During such communication, people can communicate more openly. When discussing something interesting, a person can gesture and show it all with their body. This approach is called non-verbal communication. Facial expressions and gestures are crucial for our brain functioning. Such actions during communication mean higher intellectual development for a person. 
  • Emotional communication. Understanding how communication affects neurological health is very important. We remain emotionally stable and healthy when we express our emotions. No wonder they say that keeping your feelings inside is very bad. Constant discussion of various issues and problem-solving is critical. Often, people express their emotions to their family and friends. Sometimes, people go to psychologists to better solve problems. 

The Benefits of Social Support for Nervous System Health

There are many benefits of social support for nervous system health. They are aimed at improving a person’s overall psychological state and well-being. Social support is significant for a person who cares about their health. It is important to understand that any communication allows our brain to work actively. It is this work that has a positive effect on our general condition. When we communicate with people we like, we enjoy interacting with them. We also allow our brain to work so that we can relax. During communication, we can relieve stress and feel good and happy. Such a person can achieve better and greater success and always maintain confidence. Here is the main description of the benefits that affect our nervous system:

  • One key benefit of social support for nervous system health is stress reduction. Close connection with other people who are especially pleasant to us allows us to reduce stress. When feeling stressed or down, cortisol is released, which is a harmful hormone. Positive communication that is aimed at raising a good mood reduces this cortisol. Accordingly, people who have close relationships on a regular basis have less stress. 
  • Also, constant communication helps to reduce various kinds of fear and uncertainty. During communication, we get good vibes and are in a good mood. We share experiences and accept them from the other person. Such communication allows us to avoid fear and always be protected. It is important to understand that communication plays a very important role in our lives and our overall psychological state.
  • The benefits of social support for nervous system health also include recovery. The nervous system should always be healthy. It is they who influence the development and occurrence of various diseases. People who have a close social connection and communication often recover faster. These people often experience fewer complications during illness and recover more quickly. Such communication in general has a positive effect on our brain and its functioning. Communication allows us to improve our memory through constant brain activity. 

Friendship’s Role in Cognitive Function

Friendship’s role in cognitive function is vital and necessary. Friendship plays a big role not only in an excellent psychological state but also in brain function. Such a close connection consists in the exchanging of positive energy between two people. People share their experiences with exciting stories and think about them. Such situations direct our brains to work and find ways to think about everything. Friendship is essential for the overall psychological state. There is also an improvement in cognitive state and cognitive functions. During such close communication, critical thinking and information exchange are activated. Friendship usually helps us relax, relieve stress, and feel comfortable. It is essential to understand how else it affects a person and friendship’s role in cognitive function:

  • Friendship is close communication between two or more people and a good experience. People can often share a variety of information and interesting stories. Talking has a positive effect on our brains and improves their function. It is known that there is even an improvement in memory through such stories. 
  • One exciting example is interesting stories and anecdotes from your friends. These are the kinds of statements that are often remembered by our brain, which is a sign of its work. It strengthens cognitive abilities and maintains general condition. Such communication has a positive effect on our memory and awareness.
  • Friendship’s role in cognitive function is vital and has many different ways. Friendship can be about more than just sharing information and having a good time. Often, friends join clubs and participate in group activities. Various training sessions help to improve our cognitive abilities and our mental activity. Friends can also exercise by going for walks in nature and going to the library. 

Social Interactions and Dementia Risk Reduction

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Social interactions and dementia risk reduction are closely intertwined. It is essential to understand that dementia often begins in the elderly. Various methods will help to avoid it or prolong its onset. One of the most pleasant and best ways is communication. Social connections play an essential role in the life of every person. As practice and research data show, communication is mandatory for older people. Such communication helps to avoid the onset of dementia and prolongs its delay. Data prove that people who have communication and friends in old age suffer less from dementia. This approach not only helps reduce dementia risk but also improves overall psychological and neurological health. It is necessary to understand the mechanisms underlying this connection. Since social interactions and dementia risk reduction are related, it is essential to understand the mechanisms. Here are the main ones:

  • Mental activity. It is essential to understand that communication and friendship often improve mental activity. There is an improvement in cognitive functions and a person’s general state of well-being. Constant communication and receiving good emotions allow the brain to work better. Such work is closely related to aging, which becomes slower.
  • Emotional support. It is important to understand that communication, especially in old age, allows you to maintain your emotional state. During communication, we share various stories, exchange positive impressions. Often, such communication has a positive effect on our brain. Such an experience is extremely important for our emotional state, especially if it is filled with joy.
  • Physical activity. Social interactions and dementia risk reduction are closely related, and physical activity also has an impact on this. Physical activity is significant for our brain, especially with friends. This way of spending time allows not only improved physical health but also helps the working brain. Physical activity is generally good for our brain, and in combination with communication, it has an even better effect.

It is interesting to know various tips to support social interactions. These tips will enable all seniors to communicate with others. Participation in various community service, activities to help other people are useful. During such events, communication and interaction with other people takes place. Regular meetings with friends and relatives will help you relieve stress and communicate well. 

Importance of Social Ties for Mental Health

The importance of social ties for mental health is paramount. It has long been known that social ties and communication have a positive effect on a person’s general condition. Not only do cognitive functions improve, but also the general condition of a person. People become less anxious and stressed. Communication allows you to feel like a real person and enjoy life. Also, this communication has a positive effect on the general condition and raises mood and emotional stability.

  • The impact of loneliness. A person who does not communicate with the environment for several days may not notice the difference. However, sometimes loneliness allows you to gain a different perspective on yourself. Loneliness has a terrible effect on a person’s body and psychological state. When a person feels lonely, he faces stress and irritation. Often, a person can even fall into depression and not want to do anything. Loneliness is often characterized by constant anxiety, unstable emotions, and tension. The importance of social ties for mental health is paramount. Therefore, it is worth communicating with other people and taking time for yourself.
  • Advantages of social connections. Social connections with different people have many advantages. If you take a family, such communication helps to establish emotional contact. They feel happier, more energized, and experience positive emotions. Communication with friends allows us to share exciting stories and get good experiences. Such experience over time helps to remember pleasant moments that have a positive effect on cognitive functions. In general, communication is quite beneficial for mental activity and brain activity. Such communication and friendship help a person to feel comfortable and needed. 

How Social Connections Relieve Stress

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It is essential to understand how social connections relieve stress. During communication, each person feels different emotions. Communicating with the right people allows us to reduce stress and lift our spirits. During communication, a stress-reducing hormone like oxytocin is released that reduces the level of stress. It has been proven that social communication has a great influence on a person’s emotional and physical state. Such communication has a positive effect on the functioning of the brain and the overall neurological condition. It is important to understand how to build better relationships and maintain connections. Here are some tips:

  • Participate in various animal care activities. Volunteering will also be a good way of communication.
  • Communicate more often with your family and friends. This approach will help you experience warmth and positive feelings.
  • Taking up a hobby is another great way to build social connections and reduce stress. Arrange with friends to attend various events that will improve your emotional state. This approach will allow you to relax, relieve tension and stress, and feel truly happy.
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Edward Medina
Edward Medina
15:34 30 Jun 22
Just such an amazing staff that makes you feel like part of their family. I’ve been going there for over 5 years now... and each visit I get the very best care and treatments that I have ever received in the 20+ years that I’ve been dealing with severe debilitating migraines. Since i started seeing them the number of my migraines has dropped from 15-20 a month to 2-3 every 3 month. I highly recommend them …they will change your life!read more
Daneisha Johnson
Daneisha Johnson
22:20 19 May 22
Dr. Askari was very kind and explained everything so I could understand. The other staff were nice as well. I would... have gave 5 stars but I was a little taken aback when I checked in and had to pay 600.00 upfront. I think that should have been discussed in a appointment confirmation call or email just so I could have been prepared.read more
Jean Cooper
Jean Cooper
16:54 29 Apr 22
I love the office staff they are friendly and very helpful. Dr. JODIE is very caring and understanding to your needs... and wants to help you. I will go back. would recommend Dr. Dr. Jodie to other Patients in a heart beat. The team works well together.read more
Linda M
Linda M
19:40 02 Apr 22
I was obviously stressed, needing to see a neurologist. The staff was so patient and Dr. Ansari was so kind. At one... point he told me to relax, we have time, when I was relaying my history of my condition. That helped ease my stress. I have seen 3 other neurologists and he was the only one who performed any assessment tests on my cognitive and physical skills. At one point I couldn't complete two assessments and got upset and cried. I was told, it's OK. That's why you're here. I was truly impressed, and super pleased with the whole experience!read more
Leslie Durham
Leslie Durham
15:05 01 Apr 22
I've been coming here for about 5 years. The staff are ALWAYS friendly and knowledgeable. The Doctors are the absolute... best!! Jodie Moore is always in such a great mood which is a plus when you are already stressed. Highly recommendedread more
Monica Del Bosque
Monica Del Bosque
14:13 25 Mar 22
Since my first post my thoughts have changed here. It's unfortunate. My doctor and PA were great, but the office staff... is horrible. They never call you back when they say they will, they misinform you, they cause you too much stress wondering what's going on, they don't keep you posted. They never answer the phone. At this point I've left four messages in the last week, and I have sent three messages. Twice from their portal and one direct email. No response. My appointment is on Monday morning at 8:30am, no confirmation on my insurance and what's going on. What the heck is going on, this is ridiculous!I've given up... the stress her office staff has put me through is just not worth it. You can do so much better, please clean house, either change out your office staff, or find a way for them to be more efficient please. You have to do something. This is not how you want to run your practice. It leaves a very bad impression on your business.read more
Ron Buckholz
Ron Buckholz
23:32 23 Mar 22
I was actually pleasantly surprised with this visit! It took me a long time to get the appointment scheduled because no... one answers your phones EVER! After a month, I finally got in, and your staff was warm, friendly, and I was totally impressed! I feel like you will take care of my needs!read more
Steve Nabavi
Steve Nabavi
16:28 16 Mar 22
It was a nice visit. Happy staff doing all they can do to comfort the patients in a very calming environment. You ask... me they are earned a big gold star on the fridge. My only complaint they didn't give me any cookies.read more
Katie Lewis
Katie Lewis
16:10 10 Feb 22
Had very positive appointments with Jodie and Dr. Sheth for my migraine care. Jodie was so fast with the injections and... has so much valuable info. I started to feel light headed during checkout and the staff was SO helpful—giving me a chair, water, and taking me into a private room until I felt better. Highly recommend this practice for migraine patients, they know what they’re doing!!read more
Joshua Martinez
Joshua Martinez
16:02 10 Dec 21
I was scheduled to be checked and just want to say that the staff was fantastic. They were kind and helpful. I was... asked many questions related to what was going on and not once did I feel as though I was being brushed off. The front desk staff was especially great in assisting me. I'm scheduled to go back for a mri and am glad that I'll be going there.read more
Isabel Ivy
Isabel Ivy
21:42 03 Nov 21
I had such a good experience with Lone Star Neurology, Brent my MRI Tech was so awesome and made sure I was very... comfortable during the appointment. He gave me ear plugs, a pillow, leg support and blanket, easiest MRI ever lol 🤣 My 72 hour EEG nurse Amanda was also so awesome. She made sure I was take care of over the 3 days and took her time with the electrodes to make sure it was comfortable for me! Paige was also a huge help in answering all my questions when it came to my test results, and letting me know her honest opinions about how I should go forth with my treatment.read more
Leslie Luce
Leslie Luce
17:37 20 Oct 21
The professionalism and want to help attitude of this office was present from the moment I contacted them. The follow... up and follow through as well as their willingness to find a way to schedule my dad was above and beyond. We visited two offices in the same day with the same experience. I am appreciative of this—we spend a lot of time with doctors and this was top notch start to finish.read more
robert Parker
robert Parker
16:38 16 Apr 21
I love going to this office. The staff is friendly and helpful. The doctor is great. I am getting the best... neurological tests and treatment I have ever had. The only reason I did not give them a 5 star rating is because it is impossible to reach a live person at the office to reschedule appointments. Every time I have tried to get through to the office it says all people are busy and I am sent to a voicemail. If they could get their phone answering fixed, I would give them a strong 5 stars.read more
MaryAnn Hornbaker
MaryAnn Hornbaker
00:26 25 Feb 21
Dr. Harney is an excellent Dr. I found him friendly , personable and thorough. I evidently am an unusual case. ... Therefore he spent a Hugh amount of time educating me. He even gave me literature to further explain my condition and how to follow up. This is something you rarely get from your doctors. So I am more than please with my doctor and his staff.read more
Roger Arguello
Roger Arguello
03:05 29 Jan 21
Always courteous, professional. The staff is very friendly and always work with you to find the best appointment time.... The care team has been great. Always taking the time to listen to your concerns and to find the best treatment.read more
Margaret Rowland
Margaret Rowland
01:12 27 Jan 21
I have been a patient at Lone Star Neurology for several years. Now both my adult daughters also are patients there. I... love Jodie. She is always so prompt whether it is a teleamed call are a visit in the office. She takes the time to explain everything to me and answers all my questions. I am so blessed to have Jodie as my doctor.read more
Susan Miller
Susan Miller
03:01 13 Jan 21
My husband had an accident 5 years ago and Lone Star Neurology has been such a blessing to us with my husbands care.... Jodie Moore is his provider and she is amazing! Jodie is very knowledgeable, caring, and thorough. She takes her time with you, making sure your needs are met and she is happy to answer any questions you may have. Lone Star Neurology’s patients are very lucky to have Jodie providing their care. Thank you Lone Star Neurology and especially Jodie for everything you have done for us. Jodie, you are the best!read more
Windalyn C
Windalyn C
01:32 09 Jan 21
Jodie is wonderful. She is very caring and knowledgeable. I have been to over a dozen neurologists, and none were able... to help me as much as they have here. Thanks!read more
Katie Kordel
Katie Kordel
00:40 09 Jan 21
Jodi Moore, nurse practitioner, is amazing. I have suffered from frequent, debilitating headaches for almost 20 years.... She has provided the best proactive and responsive care I have ever received. My quality of life has been greatly improved by her caring approach and tenacity in finding solutions.read more
Ellie Natsis
Ellie Natsis
15:41 07 Jan 21
I have had the best experience at this neurologist's office! For over a year I have been receiving iv treatments here... each month and my nurse, Bobbie is beyond wonderful!! She's so attentive, knowledgeable, caring, and detail oriented. She makes an otherwise uncomfortable experience much more pleasant and definitely puts me at ease! She also helps me with my insurance,ordering this specialty medication and dealing with the ordering process which is no easy feat.Needless to say, she goes above a beyond in every way and I'm so grateful to this office and to Bobbie for all they do for me!read more
Matt Morris
Matt Morris
15:39 07 Jan 21
Let me start by saying that I have been coming here for years. Due to my autoimmune disease, I am in this office... once every three weeks for multiple hours at a time. The office is very clean and the staff very friendly. My only complaint would be there communication via phone. They aren't the best at responding if you leave a voicemail and expect a call back. I understand that this is prob just due to the sheer number of alls they receive daily. What I can say I like the best about the office are the people. Bobby who handles my infusions is great. I never have any issues with her setting up my infusions. She is very quick to reply to messages sent via text and if she were to leave then my whole opinion of the office may change. I also enjoy people like Matt, Lauren, and Jodi. I appreciate all that they do for me and without this team I'm not sure I would be as happy as I am to visit the office as frequently as I have to. Please ensure that these folks are recognized as they are what makes my visit to this office so tolerable :).read more
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