Why do some people live longer than others?
They have strong friendships
Also linked to longevity is the strength of an individual’s social life and how lonely they feel. A Brigham Young University study concluded that loneliness and social isolation are just as threating to longevity as obesity.This is especially true among younger generations, despite the connected world we now live in where social networks allow us to contact others over long distances.3The connection between mental health and physical wellbeing is now widely known. Depression has been linked to a 67% increase in the risk of death from heart disease and a 50% increase in the risk of death from cancer.It’s a clear sign that if we all want to live longer, we need to look after our mental state as well as our physical health.
