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Strong social bonds may be the secret to living longer

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Basic Books

Ken Stern, author of "Healthy to 100" and host of the Century Lives podcast, explains how strong social connections are crucial to longevity — comparable in importance to diet and exercise.

Stern argues that Americans underestimate their value. Drawing from global models, he describes how other countries integrate intergenerational relationships, lifelong learning and purpose-driven work into aging well. The conversation explores how rethinking community, retirement and attitudes toward aging can lead to longer, more fulfilling lives.

KPCW Co-Host / Producer of The Mountain Life and Cool Science Radio