You have heard everywhere to see your physician regularly for your health and get annual exams, etc.  Along with your physical health, it is important to have good “social health” too.  The outcomes of being with friends or family have very positive effects on your health.  The support of having friends or family can also help get you through tough times.  Some benefits of being social may include:

  • Mental and physical well being increase, along with self-confidence and reduced depression
  • Improved cognitive abilities
  • Reduced negative effects of stressful life events (loss of a job, death of a spouse) 
  • Improved cognitive abilities
  • Reduced disability and mortality risk

So, grab a friend (or 2 or 3) and go do something fun together!