Staying Healthy
The new networking
When we're young, networking can be an important strategy to get ahead in business. Making new acquaintances and building relationships can lead to career opportunities. But later in life, networking takes on new significance: you may need it to stay connected socially. "Your social network shrinks. Your children leave home, you're no longer at work, or you've moved away. And that can lead to isolation and loneliness unless you maintain or rebuild your network," says Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist who specializes in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.
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