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#799 - David Robson - The Science Of Building Genuine Friendships
Modern Wisdom
Significance of Social Connection for Health
Having a close group of friends and meaningful relationships with family or a partner is not just important for mental health and happiness, but also crucial for physical health. Research spanning 50 years has shown that social connection is a major predictor of mortality, on par with factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, BMI, exercise, and blood pressure management. In fact, social connection is deemed equally, if not more, critical than these lifestyle factors, underlining its fundamental role in leading a healthy and fulfilling life.
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