Socializing Provides These Physical And Mental Benefits, Science Says

People Who Socialize Live Longer

Several studies show that people who socialize may live longer. Research in the American Journal of Epidemiology observed 7,000 people over nine years. People who felt disconnected from others were three times more likely to die within that span.

Another study in The New England Journal of Medicine analyzed over 2,000 people who suffered from a heart attack. Patients with strong social connections had a lower risk of dying. Researchers explain that social isolation increases stress and inflammation in the body. This can cause a vast array of health issues.

Coming up: how your digestive health changes just by being around someone.