The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier
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Wellness is commonly understood to be about achieving and maintaining good physical and mental health: exercising, eating a balanced diet, and taking care of our emotional needs through various methods, from meditation to therapy. But pioneering social scientist and social health expert Kasley Killam argues that this definition of wellbeing is missing a major social connection. Relationships not only make us happier, but they are also critical to our overall health and longevity.
The data is relationships don't just make us feel good, they help us live healthier and longer. Yet joining a book club or FaceTiming a loved one while folding laundry aren't commonly associated with our wellbeing, in spite of research showing that these rituals can make a big impact on our health. Moreover, data and headlines alike reveal that our society is suffering from an epidemic of loneliness.
In this essential book, Killam rethinks our definition of "health" to include this missing link, opening our eyes to how social health is a vital dimension of wellbeing. Just like an exercise routine or mental health care, we need practices to nurture our social health. Killam provides research-backed tools, habits, and practical solutions that can be put into action, from calling friends on your commute and organizing neighborhood parties to larger calls to action for walkable urban spaces and best practices for the workplace.
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