Promote healthy eating, physical activity and weight. Improve sleep, well-being and quality of life. Studies have shown that having a variety of social relationships can help reduce heart-related stress and risks. These connections could improve your ability to fight germs or give you a more positive outlook on life.
Physical contact between holding hands and having sex can cause the release of hormones, substances that are produced in one part of the body to signal another part to react in a certain way. And brain chemicals that not only make us feel good, but also have other biological benefits. The benefits of social connections and good mental health are numerous. Proven links include lower rates of anxiety and depression, higher self-esteem, greater empathy, and relationships of trust and cooperation.
Strong, healthy relationships can also help strengthen the immune system, recover from illness, and even extend life. People who feel more connected to others have lower rates of anxiety and depression. In addition, studies show that they also have higher self-esteem, are more empathic with others, more trusting and cooperative and, consequently, others are more open to trusting and cooperating with them. A review of 148 studies (308,849 participants) indicated that people with stronger social relationships were 50% more likely to survive.
Increase your chances of staying safe by increasing your level of connection, which the Center for Disease Control (CDC) defines as “the degree to which a person or group is socially close, interrelated, or shares resources with other people or groups.” In this way, social connection generates a positive feedback cycle of social, emotional and physical well-being. The lack of social relationships can have a direct impact on a young person's physical well-being by increasing the risk of obesity, inflammation and high blood pressure. It will most likely benefit you more if you attend a group in person, since hearing someone's voice and seeing the expression on their face can deepen the connection, but if there isn't any group in your area, consider using online support groups or discussion groups. In addition, the benefits of social ties are significant, even if your other mortality risk factors (such as socioeconomic status, smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, and lack of physical activity) are low. Studies have shown that people who have broader and more diverse types of social ties tend to live longer.
A study showed that lack of social connection is a more determinant of health than obesity, smoking and high blood pressure. In other words, even if you lead a healthy life, you must stay socially active to stay healthy and happy.
