Why Human Connection Is Good for Your Health

Our social lives are deeply entwined with our overall well-being and healthy longevity

Spending time with friends and loved ones can have a bigger impact on our overall health than diet and exercise, some researchers have found. sirtravelalot/Shutterstock

When we think of improving our health and living a long life, we typically think of eating a better diet or getting more exercise. But there is another simple—and perhaps more enjoyable—way to ensure a long and healthy life.

Just what is this magic method?