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Author: Nicholas A. Christakis

📘 Apollo's Arrow by Nicholas A. Christakis

In *Apollo's Arrow*, Nicholas A. Christakis examines how the fabric of human connections influences individual and collective well‑being. Drawing on epidemiology, psychology, and social medicine, he shows how our friendships and networks spread both disease and health behaviors across communities. Christakis connects these patterns to the COVID‑19 pandemic, illustrating how social ties can accelerate— or contain—virus transmission while also spreading resilience and wellbeing. He also discusses the role of physical fitness within social contexts and the broader implications for public health policy and social change. The book offers an accessible, evidence‑based view of social dynamics, urging readers to recognize the profound impact of networked life on personal and societal health outcomes.

First publish date: 2020

Genre: Health & Medicine/General Health

Authors: Nicholas A. Christakis

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