February 13, 2026 — As America's population ages, relationships built over a lifetime influence how well they age.

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Social Connection May Slow Aging

Name: Aging Connections
Uploaded: 2026-02-13T13:59:07.249Z
Description: February 13, 2026 — As America's population ages, relationships built over a lifetime influence how well they age.

Reported by Alecia Venkataraman, Michael Jorge, Toni Mitchell

Published: Feb 13, 2026, 8:59 AM EST
Updated: Dec 16, 2025, 3:35 PM EST
Views: 361

February 13, 2026 — As America's population ages, relationships built over a lifetime influence how well they age.

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Alecia VenkataramanWriter/Creative Director/staff/aleciavenk
Curtiss PhilipsenActor /VO Artist/staff/curtiss-philipsen
Michael JorgeSenior Video Editor/staff/michael-jorge
Toni MitchellSenior Reporter/staff/toni-mitchell

Transcript

As we age, connection can become more difficult.

But research from Cornell University suggests a healthy social life for older adults can slow biological aging and reduce chronic illness.

I miss you.

Connecting with others might just benefit your heart and mind.