Buck and Montecito Concierge Medicine’s Alan Viglione explore compelling studies revealing the profound impact of social connections on our longevity. Join us as we uncover the fascinating evidence that demonstrates how fostering relationships can unlock the secret to a longer, more fulfilling life.

• 0:00:09 - Last Pillar Of Longevity: Social Relationships
• 0:01:11 - Tribal Societies And The Common Goal Of Survival
• 0:01:29 - Human Beings Are Fundamentally Social Creatures
• 0:03:41 - Social Relationships And Physiological Determinants Of Longevity Across The Human Life Span
• 0:05:33 - Social Connectedness Is Powerful
• 0:07:47 - What Happens When You're Lacking Quality Relationships?
• 0:09:06 - How Social Relationships Have Shown Can Impact Health
• 0:11:28 - Ortisol: The Classic Stress Hormone
• 0:12:14 - Oxytocin: The Love Hormone
• 0:14:22 - Blue Zones As Parts Of The World Where People Seem To Live For A Longer Period Of Time
• 0:16:46 - Social Relationships Sustain Happiness
• 0:19:27 - Cortisol And The Obesity Epidemic
• 0:19:52 - Blue Light At Night And Cortisol Levels
• 0:20:18 - How Technology Leads To More Isolation