Work out daily? OK, but how socially fit are you? (2023)
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- Relationships are the biggest predictor of happiness and health, more than cholesterol or blood pressure at age 50.
- Good relationships reduce chronic stress, lowering inflammation and stress hormones, which protects against diseases like coronary artery disease and diabetes.
- Loneliness is as harmful to health as smoking half a pack of cigarettes a day or being obese, due to chronic stress.
- Everyone needs at least one solid relationship they can count on in times of need, regardless of introversion or extroversion.
- Wealth and fame do not significantly increase well-being beyond basic security; meaningful work matters more.
- It is never too late to build relationships; even small actions like texting someone can strengthen social connections.
- Social fitness requires maintenance through small actions, similar to physical fitness, such as joining groups with shared interests.