Week 5: Social Connection

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Lifestyle Medicine Pillar 6: Social Connection

How social connection benefits your health

  • What does social connection have to do with health?
  • How can you build social connections?
  • Are online interactions a good way to engage?
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Social Wellness in Health

Learn more about how social connection impacts your overall health.

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Building Social Connections

Having a strong social support system helps you

  • Feel a sense of belonging
  • Reduce stress
  • Boost immune system
  • Lower blood pressure
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The Secret to Happiness

What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? An ongoing study of adult development by Harvard, looks into what impacts happiness and health.

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The Art of Being Vulnerable

The art of being vulnerable allows individuals the courage to create new social connections and strengthen existing relationships.

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Increase Social Connections

Learn about ways to increase your current social connections and even make new ones!

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The Value of Social Connection

  • Learn about the benefits of social connection
  • Explore ways to incorporate social connection into your life
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