The benefits of good connections.

lusty relationships with others can improve our health and help us live longer

For many of us, the holidays mean family gatherings, parties with friends, religious services, and community activities. of that kind occasions provide an opportunity to check in with relatives, friends, and acquaintances; exchange ideas; tender warm greetings and hugs; and perhaps accommodate with a supportive ear or shoulder.

Social connections like these not single give us immediate pleasure, they also influence our long-term health in ways each bit as powerful as adequate doze a good diet, and not smoking. Dozens of studies have shown that