Human beings are animals essentially social, This behavior was likely selected by evolution due to the benefits of altruism and cooperation for the community. In addition to these societal benefits, this need for companionship also appears to have positive effects on each individual. A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, published on September 23, 2026, in Science Advances This shows that being accompanied by a loved one is indeed protective for our physiology. This direct protection of our biology could have given an evolutionary advantage to the most social individuals, favoring the selection of this trait, in addition to the societal benefits mentioned above.
By Nicolas Gutierrez C. THE Subscribers
Humans cope better with physiological stress when they are accompanied, which could explain the detrimental effects of loneliness.
Good company would help the body regulate blood sugar after meals.
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