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Making Social Plans May Improve Your Health, Researchers Say
Original: Boosting our social lives has proven to be beneficial to our overall health. So, go ahead and make dinner plans with som
A stronger social life is being linked to measurable health benefits, including lower blood sugar. Citing reporting from NPR's Short Wave podcast, health commentators are encouraging people to schedule dinners with friends this week, framing socializing as a simple, enjoyable step toward better overall wellbeing alongside its emotional rewards.
Why now: New health reporting is highlighting the physical benefits of socializing, prompting people to share and discuss the advice.
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- Boosting our social lives has proven to be beneficial to our overall health. So, go ahead and make dinner plans with someone this week. You’ll likely have a good time — and maybe even see your blood sugar decrease. Here’s more from @ npr ‘s Short Wave podcast. Plus, the birds… · ScienceDesk@flipboard.social · 6
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