EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 20 MIN
Dr. Ben Rein: "Why Brains Need Friends"
from Book Club with Michael Smerconish · host Ben Rein, Michael Smerconish
Ben Rein, PhD, is an award-winning neuroscientist, chief science officer of the Mind Science Foundation, adjunct lecturer at Stanford University, clinical assistant professor at SUNY Buffalo, and renowned science educator. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Michael Smerconish talks with neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein about his new book "Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection." They explore why human interaction is vital for brain health, what science reveals about loneliness and aging, and how isolation impacts everything from memory to mortality. Dr. Rein explains how social bonds literally shape our brains — and why friendship might be as important to longevity as diet, exercise, or sleep. Original air date 9 October 2025. Book publish date 17 October 2025.
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