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. 2016 Jul 11;26(13):R532-R534.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.05.002.

Aging: Lessons for Elderly People from Monkeys

Catherine Crockford  1
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Aging: Lessons for Elderly People from Monkeys

Catherine Crockford. Curr Biol. .
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As life expectancy increases, health in the elderly is a growing issue. Health is linked to remaining socially active, but the elderly typically narrow their social networks. The social life of aging monkeys shows interesting parallels, indicating social patterns may be rooted in evolution.

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