Lack of Socializing–A Health Risk

We all know to floss daily, exercise, avoid saturated fats and eat our fruits and vegetables.

Tara Parker-Pope, one of my favorite wellness writers in The New York Times states that social relationships are just as important to health as other common risk factors like smoking or obesity.

Researchers from Brigham Young University reviewed 148 studies that tracked the social habits of more than 300,000 people.  They found that people who have strong ties to family, friends or co-workers have a 50 percent lower risk of dying over a given period than those with fewer social connections.

There are several theories as to why social connections may improve health.  People with strong family and social ties may be more active, more likely to seek medical care and have lower stress.

If social connections are an area you want to improve, coaching can help.  Call me at 305-461-9726.

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