The School of Greatness How Relationships & Emotional Health Affect Your Lifespan w/ Dr. Mark Hyman EP 1396
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Feb 20, 2023 
Dr. Mark Hyman, a family physician and leading advocate for Functional Medicine, shares insights on how emotional health and relationships significantly impact longevity. He discusses the seven core biological systems underlying health, the crucial link between love and lifespan, and the transformative power of community. Hyman emphasizes the importance of gut health and personalized medicine while advocating for emotional well-being over material wealth. Additionally, he explores how joyful experiences and healing from trauma can lead to a longer, healthier life.
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Relationships and Longevity
- Relationships significantly affect longevity.
- Intimate partners can influence lifespan, highlighting the importance of relationship skills and support systems.
American Society and Isolation
- American society tends to isolate individuals, lacking the communal support seen in some cultures.
- This isolation negatively impacts well-being and longevity.
Love as a Healer
- An older doctor shared his experience of recovering from illness twice after finding love.
- Love provided him with meaning, belonging, and purpose, motivating healthier choices.
