The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance Change Absolutely Everything With One Hack – Robert Waldinger, M.D. - End of Year Best-Of Episode! : 1117
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Dec 21, 2023 
Robert Waldinger, M.D., a Harvard psychiatrist and leader of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, shares insights from an 80-year research project on happiness. He reveals that strong, quality relationships are essential for long-term health and well-being. Listeners learn about the importance of social fitness, how relationships can combat loneliness, and the surprising value of casual connections. Waldinger also discusses attachment styles and offers practical tools to enhance relationships, making a compelling case for nurturing our social ties.
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Relationships and the Good Life
- Good relationships are key to a good life, impacting happiness and health.
- This was an unexpected finding in the 85-year Harvard Study of Adult Development.
Expanding the Study
- The Harvard Study included the wives of the original participants.
- Later, it expanded to include the children, mostly baby boomers, broadening the sample.
Relationships as Stress Regulators
- Relationships act as stress regulators, helping our bodies return to baseline after challenges.
- Lack of social connection leads to chronic stress and inflammation, impacting health.
