063 Lydia Denworth: Friendship—The Best Remedy for Aging

Lydia shares stunning revelations about the importance of friendship for humans and other species, drawing on her recent book, -Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond. Science tells us that friendship is as important to our health as diet and exercise. Quality friendships positively affect our cardiovascular and immune systems, our cognitive and mental health, and even the rate at which our cells age. Quality friendships are long-lasting, positive and cooperative. Over the age of 65, friendships are our most important relationships and can fill the void of losing a life partner. Friends can be made at any stage in life; however, we will be most satisfied if we make time for friendships throughout our lives.  Consider this: friendship is part of our evolutionary story--‘survival of the friendliest!’

"Friendship is relevant to every person on the globe at every time in their lives." - Lydia Denworth

Contact Information:

Email: lydia@lydiadenworth.com

Website: https://lydiadenworth.com

Denworth, L. (2020). Friendship: The evolution, biology, and extraordinary power of life’s fundamental bond. W.W. Norton & Co.