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Nature and Connection Nurture Longevity
Positive, meaningful social relationships significantly enhance mental health, physical well-being, and longevity. Older adults who maintain social connections exhibit reduced dementia risk and extended lifespans. Engaging with nature plays a crucial role in health; exposure to certain trees, like cedars, pines, and cypresses, releases phytoncides that bolster the immune system by promoting natural killer cell activity. This emerging research validates long-held, albeit dismissed, beliefs about nature's healing power. Additionally, having a sense of purpose beyond oneself is vital for overall well-being.