Tag Archive for: friends
Video: Social Support Reduces the Odds of Developing Cancer
In a substantial study of three thousand breast cancer patients, all of whom were nurses, completed in 2006, researchers found that women without close friends had a mortality rate of four times that of women with a close circle of friends.
In…
Video: Social Connections Are Essential for Health
Around the world and in all cultures, the healthiest people belong to some kind of community or at least have close friends. Humans are meant to be in community and the degree of community we experience directly correlates with the degree of…
Chronic Illness Q&A with Dr. B.
The purpose of this blog and the entire website is to provide evidence-based information on how to live a vibrant, meaningful life while living with chronic health challenges.
I post to this blog three times per week. Monday posts are…
Video: Live According to Your Personal Life Values (part thirteen of series)
One of the most evidence-based behaviors to improve wellbeing is relationship-building and the cultivation of healthy, supportive relationships with friends and family. However, it is important to identify the particular life values that are…