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Humans are sociable creatures, by and large. New research techniques allow scientists to analyze our networks of family, friends and acquaintances. How do the friends of our friends affect our emotions–and our health? Harvard professor Nicholas Christakis has answers on how social networks can influence smoking, weight, or even sexual behavior.
Guest: Nicholas Christakis, MD, PhD, is a professor at Harvard University with joint appointments in the Departments of Health Care Policy, Sociology and Medicine. He is the author, with James Fowler, PhD, of Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives.
The website is: connectedthebook.com
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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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