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A healthy lifestyle is a social lifestyle: The vital link between social connection and health outcomes

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Social connection impacts physical health in a variety of ways, including longevity. A diverse and robust body of evidence demonstrates the importance of social connection as a key element of lifestyle relevant to health. Among this evidence, data illustrate the mechanisms linking social connection to health, emphasizing how aspects of social connection impact traditional behavioral lifestyle‐related activities directly and indirectly. The evolving landscape of social engagement through digital technologies further suggests important implications for one's social lifestyle on population health. This evidence points to the importance of considering how social connection impacts health across the lifespan and the need for policy, programming, and other strategies as part of prevention and mitigation efforts to improve social health.

Source: Lifestyle Medicine

DOI: 10.1002/lim2.91

Authors: Andrew S. Proctor, Abigail Barth, Julianne Holt‐Lunstad

Institution: Brigham Young University

Language: English

Topic: Health disparities and outcomes

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,750