Social Ties Boost Survival by 50 Percent
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 15:28
in Psychology & Sociology
A long lunch out with co-workers or a late-night conversation with a family member might seem like a distraction from other healthy habits, such as going to the gym or getting a good night's sleep. But more than 100 years' worth of research shows that having a healthy social life is incredibly important to staying physically healthy. Overall, social support increases survival by some 50 percent, concluded the authors behind a new meta-analysis. [More] Social support - Health - Meta-analysis - Conditions and Diseases - Sleep Disorders