Why face-to-face gatherings still matter
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Zoom videos and other online ways to meet have been a godsend during the pandemic. But there are real benefits to meeting face-to-face, according to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.
The move was a fundamental departure from the routine. Ettinger had established the book club at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and she and five or six other women from around Santa Cruz, California, had met 13 times in virtual space. From the beginning, the plan was to eventually transition into a face-to-face club. Finally, in late May, they achieved their goal, gathering outside in one member's yard.More Related News
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