Friendships Are Life-Saving
Myth: Friendships are great, but they have little to do with health or longevity.
Truth: Human connectedness -- a positive and supportive social network -- helps us resist disease, enjoy life and live longer.
The existence of friendships is a good predictor of health and longevity, and research indicates that people who do regular volunteer work show a dramatic increase in life expectancy over those who perform no action for others.
Even people with pets tend to outlive people who do not have one to help keep them company.
And a recent 17-year followup study has revealed that the relationship between social ties and health continues into old age.
Do you have some peaceful living knowledge to share or have a question?
You can Write to me!
Include your first initial and last name and put the word PEACEFUL in the subject.
I'll try to use your contribution in a future column.
(Please note that these columns are written several weeks in advance so publishing it will be delayed accordingly.)
