Keeping your brain healthy isn’t just about remembering things; it’s also about finding strong connections and happiness in life. Having close, trusted relationships is very important for overall health. Being alone or feeling isolated can be as bad for your health as smoking, high blood pressure, or being very overweight. Studies show that people who spend more time with others have slower memory loss and are happier with their lives.
Finding Meaningful Connection:
- Leads to a happier, healthier, and more satisfying life
- Makes life more interesting, valuable, and rewarding
- Improves memory and thinking
- Prevents boredom, loneliness, and inactivity
- Lowers blood pressure and your body’s reaction to stress
- Improves your immune system’s ability to fight infection & disease
- Lowers the risk of brain diseases
- Encourages healthy habits
Keeping your brain healthy isn’t just about remembering things; it’s also about finding strong connections and happiness in life. Having close, trusted relationships is very important for overall health. Being alone or feeling isolated can be as bad for your health as smoking, high blood pressure, or being very overweight. Studies show that people who spend more time with others have slower memory loss and are happier with their lives.
Finding Meaningful Connection:
- Leads to a happier, healthier, and more satisfying life
- Makes life more interesting, valuable, and rewarding
- Improves memory and thinking
- Prevents boredom, loneliness, and inactivity
- Lowers blood pressure and your body’s reaction to stress
- Improves your immune system’s ability to fight infection and disease
- Lowers the risk of brain diseases
- Encourages healthy habits
Furry friends
People aren't the only ones who can be good friends. Studies show that our relationships with pets are just as good for us. Just like human friends, animals help us feel loved, useful, and needed.
SOME THINGS YOU CAN TRY
Helpful Resources
SOCIAL CONNECTION TIPS
National Institute on Aging