Many studies have shown that social support can protect your health from a variety
of problems. Social interaction can help prevent dementia. Having a good social
support system can help protect against depression especially following heart
attack. A lack of a social network is associated with heart attack, and risk factors
such as elevated cholesterol level, tobacco use, and hypertension (high blood
pressure) are reduced in those who have social activities.
of problems. Social interaction can help prevent dementia. Having a good social
support system can help protect against depression especially following heart
attack. A lack of a social network is associated with heart attack, and risk factors
such as elevated cholesterol level, tobacco use, and hypertension (high blood
pressure) are reduced in those who have social activities.
Run in Social Circles
from Living Older, Living Better! by Katrina Gwinn, MD
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