7.Focus on Friendships
“Studies of Blue Zones regions of the world where people live extra-long lives have shown that socializing with friends and families are a contributing factor to their longevity,” says Dr. Salber. “We also know that stress floods our bodies with stress hormones, like cortisol, that wreak metabolic havoc on our metabolism.”
Investing in friendships can provide a wide range of health benefits, both mental and physical. And we have plenty of advice on how you can build strong friendships here.