Spending time with friends should be up there with regular exercise and healthy eating!
Hi ,
Scientists have long been intrigued by the influence of social connections on health. Research reveals that individuals with strong social ties tend to live longer, have lower stress levels, and even a reduced risk of chronic diseases.
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It turns out that being lonely and disconnected from others is not only a bummer, it's also bad for our health. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, our top doctor in the US, has been outspoken about the mental and physical health impacts of loneliness, and we know it’s true. He says it’s as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day for our heart.
I have not always been the best at prioritizing time to spend with friends, though I am getting much better at it.
Fortunately, research also suggests that friendships can be made and maintained at any age, relationships with friends can strengthen or stand in for romantic relationships, and even minimal social interactions can be powerful.
There is even new research that suggests that casually reaching out to people in our social circles means more than we realize.
I hope you enjoy this post and have a restful weekend, Sending warmth
Dr. Catherine
P.S. Let me know if there are any topics you would like me to share more about.
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The Secret to Better Health Just Might Be Your Friends
Spending time with friends should be up there with regular exercise and healthy eating!
Hi ,
Scientists have long been intrigued by the influence of social connections on health. Research reveals that individuals with strong social ties tend to live longer, have lower stress levels, and even a reduced risk of chronic diseases.
Read the entire post here.
It turns out that being lonely and disconnected from others is not only a bummer, it's also bad for our health. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, our top doctor in the US, has been outspoken about the mental and physical health impacts of loneliness, and we know it’s true. He says it’s as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day for our heart.
I have not always been the best at prioritizing time to spend with friends, though I am getting much better at it.
Fortunately, research also suggests that friendships can be made and maintained at any age, relationships with friends can strengthen or stand in for romantic relationships, and even minimal social interactions can be powerful.
There is even new research that suggests that casually reaching out to people in our social circles means more than we realize.
I hope you enjoy this post and have a restful weekend, Sending warmth
Dr. Catherine
P.S. Let me know if there are any topics you would like me to share more about.
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A letter from Catherine
A little room for yourself.
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