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Connections Matter: Relationships Are Key to Health
Feeling connected to others can profoundly impact emotional well-being, and the quality of relationships is a critical predictor of physical health. Stressful relationships pose health risks on par with smoking and exceed the risks associated with obesity, poor diet, and lack of exercise. Despite this significant correlation, conversations about health often neglect the importance of interpersonal relationships, focusing instead on more conventional risk factors. It's essential to recognize that both mental and physical health are influenced by our connections with others, highlighting the need for more comprehensive discussions around health that include relationship quality.