Can our Social Interactions Affect our Epigenetics and Health?

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Dan Jones speaks about isolation vs. social interactions in this video. It turns out that being isolated hurts you by turning ON/OFF genes that will make you ill. Conversely having an active social life turns ON/OFF genes that will make you healthier. We are social creatures and need that type of interaction. We evolved with it and expect it. How are you effecting your epigenetics?

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