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Conexiones sociales: ¿Una clave para la salud cerebral?

Group Of Smiling Senior Friends Walking Arm In Arm Along Shoreline Of Winter Beach

By Kathleen Doheny Wednesday, November 6, 2024 8 Comments Share This:

¿Desea mantener su cerebro activo?  Hay una nueva incorporación a la lista.

Todos conocemos la lista de cosas que debemos hacer para mantener nuestro cerebro sano y funcionando bien: Comer bien. Dormir lo suficiente. Seguir haciendo ejercicio. Mantener un peso saludable. Controlar su presión arterial.

Un creciente conjunto de investigaciones sugiere una nueva incorporación a la lista: salir, disfrutar de sus amigos y conexiones sociales, y hacerlo asiduamente.  Según los expertos, esto evitará que su cerebro se encoja, preservará su memoria y detendrá el deterioro cognitivo.

Salud cerebral y actividad social

El año pasado, el Cirujano General de los Estados Unidos, el Dr. Vivek Murthy, emitió un aviso, en el que alertaba sobre el impacto de la soledad y el aislamiento y destacaba los efectos curativos del contacto social y la comunidad. Una conexión deficiente o inadecuada aumenta en un 50% el riesgo de desarrollar demencia en los adultos mayores, señala Murthy, y aumenta el riesgo de muerte prematura en más de un 60%.

Una conexión deficiente o inadecuada conlleva un riesgo 50% mayor de desarrollar demencia en adultos mayores

El aislamiento social es común: una encuesta nacional sobre envejecimiento saludable de la Universidad de Michigan de 2023 halló que 1 de cada 3 adultos mayores, de entre 50 y 80 años, informó tener contacto social poco frecuente, que se define como una vez a la semana o menos con personas fuera de su hogar, y el 9% tenía ese grado de contacto una vez al mes o menos.

Hallazgos recientes de investigaciones sobre la salud cerebral y el contacto social

  • La frecuencia del contacto social está asociada con el volumen cerebral, y una menor frecuencia de contacto social se asocia con volúmenes más pequeños en partes del cerebro asociadas con la memoria, la visión y otras funciones importantes. Esa fue la conclusión a la que llegaron los investigadores japoneses que evaluaron a casi 9,000 adultos, de 65 años o más, que se sometieron a exploraciones de resonancia magnética del cerebro, un examen de salud e informaron con qué frecuencia tenían contacto con familiares y amigos fuera de su hogar. Cuanto menos contacto, menor volumen cerebral.
  • En una revisión de 13 estudios sobre el envejecimiento, las conexiones sociales (como estar en una relación, un grupo comunitario semanal o interacción semanal con familiares o amigos) se vincularon con menores riesgos de deterioro cognitivo leve, la etapa temprana de problemas de memoria y otros problemas cerebrales. Tener interacciones regulares con familiares o amigos, mensuales o semanales, y tener un confidente se relacionaron con un menor riesgo de demencia; el compromiso social y tener un confidente se relacionaron con un menor riesgo de muerte durante el período del estudio.
  • El aislamiento social es uno de los 12 factores de riesgo modificables de la demencia, según un informe de 2020 de The Lancet. (Este año se agregaron dos factores de riesgo más: el colesterol alto y la pérdida de la visión; los expertos afirman que casi la mitad de los casos de demencia podrían retrasarse o prevenirse si se abordan estos 14 factores de riesgo).

Cómo funciona

El compromiso social y la interacción social involucran múltiples circuitos neurológicos, dice la Dra. Tamar D. Gefen, profesora asociada de psiquiatría y ciencias del comportamiento en la Facultad de Medicina Feinberg de la Universidad Northwestern, Chicago, y Codirectora del Programa de Investigación sobre el Súper Envejecimiento de la Universidad Northwestern En su opinión, debemos hacer más para fomentar los contactos sociales entre los adultos mayores. Señaló al Reino Unido, que tiene un Ministro de la Soledad.

“Cuando somos sociales, aprendemos, escuchamos y participamos”, dice el Dr. Marc Milstein, un investigador de salud cerebral de Los Ángeles que escribió The Age-Proof Brain (El cerebro a prueba de edad). Y eso genera nuevas conexiones entre células cerebrales y además ejercita el cerebro, afirma.

¿Cuánta actividad social es necesaria para la salud cerebral?

La cantidad “adecuada” de conexión social es personal, dice Gefen, utilizando a su vecina y a la niñera de su familia como ejemplos. Su vecina está feliz de saludarla y seguir con sus actividades diarias; su niñera, de 73 años, disfruta de la oportunidad de cuidar a sus hijos pequeños y también de estar con otros cuando no está de servicio.

Intentar hacer nuevas conexiones sociales puede provocar ansiedad para aquellos que no están acostumbrados a ello, sugiere Gefen. Olvídese del consejo de “Haga una cosa al día que le dé miedo”, dice. En lugar de eso, pruebe algo nuevo para ser más sociable, pero nada que afecte negativamente su estado de ánimo. En su clínica de Northwestern, los trabajadores sociales se reúnen con las personas y sugieren actividades sociales basadas en intereses, valores y culturas.

Participar en estudios de investigación que se alineen con sus objetivos o condiciones de salud podría conducir a conexiones con personas con ideas afines, agrega Gefen. El voluntariado en campañas políticas o en organizaciones benéficas también puede fomentar las conexiones sociales.

“Encuentre actividades que le den un motivo de seguir adelante”, dice Milstein. “El propósito es importante para la salud del cerebro. No es necesario tener un montón de amigos. Se trata simplemente de un par de relaciones significativas. “Es la calidad de las relaciones, no la cantidad”.

¿Qué pasa con la interacción virtual? Los investigadores tuvieron muchas oportunidades de estudiar esto durante el pico de la pandemia, cuando el distanciamiento social era la norma. Este estudio, realizado durante la pandemia, arrojó que las interacciones virtuales pueden beneficiar la salud mental general, especialmente cuando las conexiones en persona son limitadas. “Lo virtual puede ser genial”, dice Milstein. “Las clases en Zoom, los cursos en línea, las redes sociales y los juegos en línea son todos buenos, pero hay algo en las actividades en persona que también es importante para la salud del cerebro. Encontrar tiempo para la interacción en persona también es importante”.

“La interacción cara a cara ciertamente ofrece más oportunidades para la participación multisensorial”, dice Gefen. Pero cuando eso no es posible, “una conversación interesante y placentera por Zoom podría ser suficiente”.

SU TURNO

¿Qué actividades grupales disfruta?  ¿Ha participado en alguna últimamente? ¡Compártalo con nosotros en los comentarios!

 

Kathleen Doheny es una periodista independiente con sede en Los Ángeles, especializada en historias de salud, comportamiento, estado físico y estilo de vida. Además de escribir para Senior Planet, informa para WebMD, Medscape, MedCentral y otros sitios.  Ella es mamá, suegra y una abuela orgullosa y feliz a quien le gusta caminar, trotar y comprar.

Fotografía de Kathy Doheny: Shaun Newton

 

Este artículo ofrecido por Senior Planet y Older Adults Technology Services es solo para fines informativos y no pretende sustituir el asesoramiento, diagnóstico o tratamiento médico profesional. Siempre consulte el asesoramiento de su médico u otro profesional de la salud calificado con cualquier pregunta que pueda tener con respecto a cualquier condición médica. Si cree que puede tener una emergencia médica, llame al 911 de inmediato.

COMMENTS

8 responses to “Conexiones sociales: ¿Una clave para la salud cerebral?”

  1. Ofelia Fernandez:
    Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11:00am

    el compartir con amistades y familiares es un ejercicio para la memoria
    cuidarse del colesterol alto y la perdida de vision es muy importante cuidar esa
    parte .

    Reply to Ofelia Fernandez
  2. gloria oryubia:
    Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 12:25pm

    es muy saludable compartir con otras personas, hablar de sus motivaciones o simplemente interactuar con otras personas para no quedarnos en la soledad.
    hacen falta instituciones donde se pueda desarrollar actividades o a lo mejor yo no conozco. senior planet nos presta un servivio maravilloso, gracias
    gloria

    Reply to gloria oryubia
    1. Annerys Diaz:
      Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:08pm

      ¡Hola Gloria, estoy de acuerdo! Interactuar y compartir con otros ayuda mucho a nuestro bienestar.

      Reply to Annerys Diaz
  3. Manuela RODRIGUEZ:
    Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 12:18pm

    Excelente articulo

    Reply to Manuela RODRIGUEZ
  4. Dagoberto:
    Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:51pm

    muy buena definicion medica

    Reply to Dagoberto
  5. Alicia Darias:
    Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:46pm

    El compartir con amistades frecuentemente es una dicha para la salud mental y evitar problemas de demencia. Mantenar un buen estado de animo es muy positivo, aunque puede ser dificil si hay problemas emotivos o familiares sin arreglo. Tener con quien poder hablar libremente es muy importante para la mejoria.

    Reply to Alicia Darias
  6. Graciela Alvarez:
    Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:42pm

    la soledad no es malo ,cuando aprendemos a escucharnos y tambien socialisamos con el mundo exterior

    Reply to Graciela Alvarez
  7. Ruth Canales:
    Friday, January 17, 2025 at 12:16pm

    Thanks, I will try all your suggestions , but it is not esy for me to write in English.

    Ruth

    Reply to Ruth Canales

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Online Health Resources at a Glance
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Online Health Resources at a Glance

Don't just Google it! Use these reputable health info websites instead.

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Fitness Apps
Sat, February 21 1:00pm EST
Fitness Apps

Learn how fitness apps can help you track and conquer your goals!

0 events, 22
16 events, 23
9:00am – 9:20am
Good Morning, Senior Planet!
Mon, February 23 9:00am EST
Good Morning, Senior Planet!

Start your week off right with a preview of the week's upcoming programs and a guided meditation session!

10:00am – 11:00am
Morning Stretch
Mon, February 23 10:00am EST
Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

10:30am – 11:30am
Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography
Mon, February 23 10:30am EST
Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography

Come learn about QR codes, augmented reality apps, and more!

11:00am – 11:45am
Functional Strength Training
Mon, February 23 11:00am EST
Functional Strength Training

Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength.

11:00am – 12:00pm
Digital Legacy at a Glance
Mon, February 23 11:00am EST
Digital Legacy at a Glance

Will your digital content and social media pages live on forever? Come learn about your digital legacy options!

+ 11 More
13 events, 24
9:00am – 10:00am
Stronger Bones
seniors enjoying gathering for fitness classes through Senior Planet
Tue, February 24 9:00am EST
Stronger Bones

Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.

10:00am – 11:00am
Morning Stretch
Tue, February 24 10:00am EST
Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

10:30am – 11:30am
Understanding Fraud & Scams
Tue, February 24 10:30am EST
Understanding Fraud & Scams

Are you scam savvy? Come to this lecture to learn about fraud and scams and how to protect yourself against them.

10:30am – 11:30am
Streaming & Smart TVs
Tue, February 24 10:30am EST
Streaming & Smart TVs

Are you paying for TV channels you don't watch? Learn why people are "cutting the cord" and using streaming services instead!

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Chair Yoga
Tue, February 24 12:00pm EST
Chair Yoga

Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness.

+ 8 More
14 events, 25
10:00am – 11:00am
Morning Stretch
Wed, February 25 10:00am EST
Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

10:30am – 11:30am
Understanding Internet Plans
Wed, February 25 10:30am EST
Understanding Internet Plans

Faster is not always better! Come learn about home internet options so you only pay for what you need.

11:00am – 11:45am
Functional Strength Training
Wed, February 25 11:00am EST
Functional Strength Training

Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength.

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Fit Fusion Workout
Wed, February 25 12:00pm EST
Fit Fusion Workout

Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Podcasts at a Glance
Wed, February 25 12:00pm EST
Podcasts at a Glance

Learn what Podcasts are and where to find them!

+ 9 More
15 events, 26
9:00am – 10:00am
Balance/Strength
Thu, February 26 9:00am EST
Balance/Strength

Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.

10:00am – 11:00am
Morning Stretch
Thu, February 26 10:00am EST
Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

10:30am – 11:30am
Protecting Your Personal Info Online
Online shopping
Thu, February 26 10:30am EST
Protecting Your Personal Info Online

Learn how to stay safe while you surf the web!

10:30am – 11:30am
Website Builders at a Glance
designing a website on a laptop computer
Thu, February 26 10:30am EST
Website Builders at a Glance

Learn about platforms that make website building a breeze!

11:00am – 12:00pm
Anti-Virus & Malware Removal Programs At a Glance
Thu, February 26 11:00am EST
Anti-Virus & Malware Removal Programs At a Glance

Concerned about viruses and malware? Attend this lecture to learn how to keep your device safe!

+ 10 More
15 events, 27
9:00am – 9:45am
Qigong Flow
Fri, February 27 9:00am EST
Qigong Flow

Join this special class that combines gentle movement with a focus on harmonizing your mind, body and breath.

10:00am – 11:00am
Morning Stretch
Fri, February 27 10:00am EST
Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

11:00am – 12:00pm
Saving Money with Tech
Fri, February 27 11:00am EST
Saving Money with Tech

Explore ways that tech can help you save money and manage your finances!

11:00am – 12:00pm
Generadores de voz y video de IA
Fri, February 27 11:00am EST
Generadores de voz y video de IA

¿La IA hizo eso? ¡Venga a aprender sobre las herramientas de voz y video de IA!

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Fri, February 27 12:00pm EST
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class.

+ 10 More
3 events, 28
10:00am – 11:00am
Wearables at a Glance
Sat, February 28 10:00am EST
Wearables at a Glance

Learn about tech you can wear and what it can do for you!

11:00am – 11:45am
Functional Strength Training
Sat, February 28 11:00am EST
Functional Strength Training

Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength.

11:30am – 12:30pm
Intro to Sleep Technologies
Sat, February 28 11:30am EST
Intro to Sleep Technologies

Learn about devices and apps that can help you get more Zzz's

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There are no events on this day.
Mon, February 2
Mon, February 2 9:00am EST

Good Morning, Senior Planet!

Mon, February 2 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Mon, February 2 10:30am EST

Banking and Finance Apps at a Glance

Mon, February 2 11:00am EST

Functional Strength Training

Mon, February 2 11:00am EST

Intro to Sleep Technologies

+ 11 More
Tue, February 3
Tue, February 3 9:00am EST

Stronger Bones

Tue, February 3 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Tue, February 3 10:30am EST

Mobile Health Apps

Tue, February 3 10:30am EST

Intro to TikTok

Tue, February 3 12:00pm EST

Chair Yoga

+ 10 More
Wed, February 4
Wed, February 4 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Wed, February 4 10:30am EST

Introduction to Digital Wallets

Wed, February 4 11:00am EST

Functional Strength Training

Wed, February 4 11:00am EST

Virtual Tour: Mardi Gras, New Orleans, LA

Wed, February 4 12:00pm EST

Fit Fusion Workout

+ 12 More
Thu, February 5
Thu, February 5 9:00am EST

Balance/Strength

Thu, February 5 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Thu, February 5 10:30am EST

Wearables at a Glance

Thu, February 5 10:30am EST

Digital Genealogy Tools

Thu, February 5 11:00am EST

Graphic Design Tools

+ 11 More
Fri, February 6
Fri, February 6 9:00am EST

Qigong Flow

Fri, February 6 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Fri, February 6 11:00am EST

Google Workspace

Fri, February 6 11:00am EST

Generadores de imágenes de IA

Fri, February 6 12:00pm EST

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

+ 10 More
Sat, February 7
Sat, February 7 9:00am EST

Saturday Morning Boost: A Fun and Functional Workout

Sat, February 7 10:00am EST

CANCELLED – Technology for Aging in Place

Sat, February 7 11:30am EST

CANCELLED – Meal Kit Services

Sat, February 7 1:00pm EST

CANCELLED – Food Delivery Apps

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Mon, February 9
Mon, February 9 9:00am EST

Good Morning, Senior Planet!

Mon, February 9 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Mon, February 9 10:30am EST

**POSTPONED** Exploring SeniorPlanet.org Demo (Sneak Peek)

Mon, February 9 11:00am EST

Functional Strength Training

Mon, February 9 11:00am EST

Emojis, GIFs, and more!

+ 12 More
Tue, February 10
Tue, February 10 9:00am EST

Stronger Bones

Tue, February 10 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Tue, February 10 10:30am EST

Video Chat

Tue, February 10 10:30am EST

Digital Vaults

Tue, February 10 12:00pm EST

Chair Yoga

+ 10 More
Wed, February 11
Wed, February 11 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Wed, February 11 10:30am EST

Intro to Hosting on Zoom

Wed, February 11 11:00am EST

Functional Strength Training

Wed, February 11 11:00am EST

Virtual Pre-Travel Tour: London, England

Wed, February 11 12:00pm EST

Fit Fusion Workout

+ 12 More
Thu, February 12
Thu, February 12 9:00am EST

Balance/Strength

Thu, February 12 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Thu, February 12 10:30am EST

How to Choose a New Computer

Thu, February 12 10:30am EST

Exploring SeniorPlanet.org Demo (Sneak Peek)

Thu, February 12 10:30am EST

CANCELLED – Digital Tools to Boost your Business

+ 11 More
Fri, February 13
Fri, February 13 9:00am EST

Qigong Flow

Fri, February 13 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Fri, February 13 11:00am EST

Reddit at a Glance

Fri, February 13 11:00am EST

IA en todas partes

Fri, February 13 12:00pm EST

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

+ 10 More
Tue, February 17
Tue, February 17 9:00am EST

Stronger Bones

Tue, February 17 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Tue, February 17 10:30am EST

Google Workspace

Tue, February 17 10:30am EST

Protecting Your Medical Info Online

Tue, February 17 10:30am EST

Exploring SeniorPlanet.org Demo

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Notice
There are no events on this day.
Tue, February 17
Tue, February 17 9:00am EST

Stronger Bones

Tue, February 17 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Tue, February 17 10:30am EST

Google Workspace

Tue, February 17 10:30am EST

Protecting Your Medical Info Online

Tue, February 17 10:30am EST

Exploring SeniorPlanet.org Demo

+ 11 More
Wed, February 18
Wed, February 18 10:00am EST

CANCELLED – Morning Stretch

Wed, February 18 10:30am EST

Tech Basics for Caregiving

Wed, February 18 11:00am EST

Functional Strength Training

Wed, February 18 11:00am EST

YouTube

Wed, February 18 11:00am EST

Virtual Tour: The Legacy of MLK Jr. in Washington, DC

+ 13 More
Thu, February 19
Thu, February 19 9:00am EST

Balance/Strength

Thu, February 19 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Thu, February 19 10:30am EST

Essential Tech for Running Your Small Business

Thu, February 19 10:30am EST

Booking Rides with Lyft Silver Demo

Thu, February 19 11:00am EST

Digital Tools for Brain Health

+ 11 More
Fri, February 20
Fri, February 20 9:00am EST

Qigong Flow

Fri, February 20 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Fri, February 20 11:00am EST

IA y la desinformación

Fri, February 20 11:00am EST

Outdoor Adventure Apps

Fri, February 20 12:00pm EST

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

+ 11 More
Sat, February 21
Sat, February 21 9:00am EST

Saturday Morning Boost: A Fun and Functional Workout

Sat, February 21 10:00am EST

Mobile Health Apps

Sat, February 21 11:30am EST

Online Health Resources at a Glance

Sat, February 21 1:00pm EST

Fitness Apps

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Mon, February 23
Mon, February 23 9:00am EST

Good Morning, Senior Planet!

Mon, February 23 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Mon, February 23 10:30am EST

Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography

Mon, February 23 11:00am EST

Functional Strength Training

Mon, February 23 11:00am EST

Digital Legacy at a Glance

+ 11 More
Tue, February 24
Tue, February 24 9:00am EST

Stronger Bones

Tue, February 24 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Tue, February 24 10:30am EST

Understanding Fraud & Scams

Tue, February 24 10:30am EST

Streaming & Smart TVs

Tue, February 24 12:00pm EST

Chair Yoga

+ 8 More
Wed, February 25
Wed, February 25 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Wed, February 25 10:30am EST

Understanding Internet Plans

Wed, February 25 11:00am EST

Functional Strength Training

Wed, February 25 12:00pm EST

Fit Fusion Workout

Wed, February 25 12:00pm EST

Podcasts at a Glance

+ 9 More
Thu, February 26
Thu, February 26 9:00am EST

Balance/Strength

Thu, February 26 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Thu, February 26 10:30am EST

Protecting Your Personal Info Online

Thu, February 26 10:30am EST

Website Builders at a Glance

Thu, February 26 11:00am EST

Anti-Virus & Malware Removal Programs At a Glance

+ 10 More
Fri, February 27
Fri, February 27 9:00am EST

Qigong Flow

Fri, February 27 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Fri, February 27 11:00am EST

Saving Money with Tech

Fri, February 27 11:00am EST

Generadores de voz y video de IA

Fri, February 27 12:00pm EST

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

+ 10 More
Sat, February 28
Sat, February 28 10:00am EST

Wearables at a Glance

Sat, February 28 11:00am EST

Functional Strength Training

Sat, February 28 11:30am EST

Intro to Sleep Technologies

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