The Hidden Key to Health: Your Relationships
Your Relationships Impact Your Health
July is National Relationships Month and Reminds Us True Health Includes Connection
When we think about health, most of us immediately think of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress. But there’s a crucial factor that is too often overlooked: relationships.
July is National Relationships Month and a time to reflect on how our relationships deeply impact every aspect of our well-being, from how well we sleep, to how we digest, even down to how we methylate (and age!).
Harvard University’s 85-year-long Harvard Study of Adult Development has revealed that the quality of our relationships is the strongest predictor of long-term health and happiness; more than cholesterol levels or genetics.
Let’s learn a bit more about what aspects of health our relationships impact–and how to strengthen our relationships!
