Is there a reciprocal relationship between social engagement and C-reactive protein in older adults?

Social Engagement & CRP1 min readUpdated May 29, 2026

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We analyzed the available evidence and found that in older adults aged 65 and older, higher levels of social activity are linked to lower levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation in the body. At the same time, higher levels of this inflammation marker are linked to reduced social...

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The reciprocal associations between social deficits, social engagement, and inflammation: Longitudinal evidence comparing venous blood samples and dried blood spots and mapping the modifying role of phenotypic and genotypic depression.

DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2024.03.045

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May 29, 2026·Last updated May 29, 2026
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