Now, new research from McGill University and Université Laval takes that idea further by exploring how different types of social environments relate to brain health in aging adults. The goal was to find out if certain patterns of social connection were related to how well people performed on memory and thinking tests. The results showed that people with more social connections tended to score better on all three types of cognitive tests. It’s important to note that the study does not prove that strong social connections directly improve brain health. For more health information, please see recent studies about foods that reduce Alzheimer’s risk, and oral cannabis extract may help reduce Alzheimer’s symptoms.