Older adults who frequently connect with friends and others in social situations perform better on cognitive function tests than those who are not so social.
A new study pushes back the assumption that those on the autism spectrum do not wish to socialize with others. Researchers hope their findings will lead to more respectful treatment of those with ASD and help develop more effective methods of support for those with autism.
Researchers report gaze following in monkeys develops in a way that is nearly identical to humans, suggesting the behavior may have deep evolutionary roots.
