# @kqed on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZDoZtjiqbS
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66396426-kqed-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/526a778b5e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-01T20:31:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** KQED (@KQED) — https://gondola.cc/KQED

## Caption

What happens when we lose human connection?

Scientists now link friendship to a remarkable range of benefits—both physical and mental: lower blood pressure, stronger immunity, and longer life. But modern life threatens our ability to connect. Discover how isolation harms us and relationships heal.

Watch #WiredForConnection on KQED tonight at 10pm, on the PBS App, or at the link in our bio.

## Stats

- **Views:** 2,093
- **Likes:** 151
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 8

## Tags

wiredforconnection

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