If you want to live a long, healthy life, you don’t necessarily have to implement the latest biohacking trends to make a difference. In fact, research shows that the number one way to extend your lifespan actually has nothing to do with diets or supplements – it’s the quality of your relationships.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about why your relationships play such a powerful role in influencing your lifespan. You’ll hear the science behind why healthy, supportive relationships are necessary for human health, how to cultivate healthy relationships, and so much more.

You’re going to hear tangible takeaways to improve your relationships, from the importance of shared meals to how to incorporate social media in a healthy way. You’re going to learn why social isolation is detrimental to human health, how your relationships can help you better deal with stress, and the importance of intentionally investing in the people around you. I hope this episode resonates with you. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

The link between social isolation and risk for early death. (0:22)
How loneliness can act as a form of chronic stress. (2:28)
What the #1 contributor to living a longer lifespan is. (2:43)
How healthy social bonds increase your healthspan. (3:24)
The connection between having healthy relationships and stress resilience. (7:26)
What percentage of doctor’s office visits are stress related. (8:40)
The resources that relationships can provide. (12:42)
Three specific ways relationships can help you metabolize stress. (14:06)
The importance of having a strong sense of purpose. (23:11)
Why social media is a supplement, not a substitute, for in-person interactions. (33:38)
The powerful effects of sharing a meal with friends and family. (36:32)
How many times per week to eat meals with your children. (43:30)
Why getting out of your shell allows you to have richer experiences. (46:07)
The power of human touch. (52:24)
How to invest in your relationships. (52:57)
Why you should make improving your relationships an intention. (53:34)

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