How social are you? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. Are you likely to talk to the mailman, or visit with your checker at the grocery store? If so, you might live quite a long time. New research out of BYU shows that social integration is at the top of the list when it comes to longevity predictors. It actually beats diet and exercise. It’s important to have social time with your close friends and family, but it is equally important to be social with those that you meet infrequently. If you really want to increase your chances for a longer life, seek out more social interaction. You can do this by joining a book club or taking a new class. Prior to this study, we long knew the dangers of becoming what we refer to as a “shut in” – someone who rarely goes out. Now this new research points out that we should proactively look for friends and situations to share conversation. If you know someone who’s not getting enough interaction, reach out, be that social contact for them. This Medical Minute is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas, a global leader in preventative and proactive health. Visit EMTexas.com that’s EMTexas.com
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