Social Connection
July 11, 2025
Social Connection:
This is an important aspect of total wellness, one of the 6 Lifestyle Medicine Pillars. The Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies on happiness and health, has consistently shown that strong social connections are crucial for a fulfilling life. Specifically, the study reveals that good relationships, more than wealth or fame, contribute to happiness and longevity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kniLybNVtw
Find ways to connect with people - Friends, Family members, Colleagues, or even just someone you buy things from - in the market, street vendors, Food courts, Shopping malls.
TQ, CDC and WHO have write up on this topic https://www.cdc.gov/social-connectedness/about/index.html & https://www.who.int/news/item/30-06-2025-social-connection-linked-to-improved-heath-and-reduced-risk-of-early-death
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