Benefits of healthy connection
Research has also shown a lack of connection can cause greater harm to health.
Dr Julianne Holt Lundstan has done extensive research on social connections and the impact of this on wellbeing.
She highlights 5 harms caused by disconnection:
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Premature mortality
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Comparable to the risk of smoking 15 cigarettes a day
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30% risk greater of having a stroke
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Greater risk than obesity on health
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Greater anxiety and depression
Here are 5 benefits of feeling connected:
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50% greater survival than those with less connection
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Better self esteem and empathy
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Strengthens immune system
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Better emotional regulation
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Better blood pressure.
Honouring and Serving,
Simran K. Rattan MD