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Social Connections
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Did you know that hugs can boost the immune system? They can help lower the risk of heart disease and they produce the happy chemical oxytocin, the connection, and bonding chemical in the brain. Hugs are good for you.
In fact, did you know that loneliness is linked to dramatic increases in the stress hormone cortisol, hardening of the arteries (which leads to high blood pressure), inflammation in the body, and can decrease executive functioning in the brain along with learning, and memory? According to a study done at Harvard, having no friends can be as deadly as smoking, it can increase levels of the blood-clotting protein which cause heart attacks and strokes
According to a research article published in 2010, people who have healthy social relationships can live up to 50% longer than loners. Social relationships are very important for both your physical and mental health. Friends are more effective than any treatment, therapy, or medication.
Find out more about why social connections are important for mind and body.
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