Whether it’s friendship, marriage, or family - humans need close connections to be healthy.įor more about the connection between loneliness and health, I suggest reading the New York Times best-seller Mind Over Medicine, which was written by my friend Dr. What do all of these different studies tell us?Ĭonnection and belonging are essential for a healthy and happy life. And one study of almost 6,000 peoplefound that marriage led to increased longevity while never marrying was the strongest predictor of premature death.įinally, multiple studies ( here, here, and here) show that strong family ties are one of the primary reasons the people of Okinawa, Japan have incredible longevity despite being one of the poorest prefectures in the country. Being in a long-term relationship decreases the risk of depression, suicide, and substance abuse.
The benefits of deep relationships extend to marriage as well. And it seems that friendships can even help you fight cancer. Additionally, it was found that as age increases, the people with stronger social ties tend to live longer. We’re wired for it and research proves just that.įor example, people with strong social ties were found to be healthier and have a lower risk of death. Connection is what provides value and meaning to our lives. Ultimately, the human experience is about connecting with other people. Avoiding deep and meaningful connections (like marriage, close friendships, and staying in touch with family)
So I hope this can provide equally valuable insights: 1. When the Buffer team explored the science of happiness before on this blog, the interest was overwhelming. With that said, here are 10 common mistakes that can prevent you from being happy and healthy, and the science to back them up. There are choices that you make every day, some of which seem completely unrelated to your health and happiness, that dramatically impact the way you feel mentally and physically. I’m fascinated by the link between the way we live our daily lives and the health and happiness we enjoy.
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