Did you know that NOT having a healthy social life is as much of a health risk as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, and even more deadly than physical inactivity and obesity? In this episode, Mary shares the research findings of POLS’s Social Relationships and Mortality Risk by authors Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Timothy B. Smith and J. Bradley Layton.

Consider that January is National Sunday Supper Month! Start hosting small groups for Sunday dinner either at your house (potluck!) or trying out restaurants with friends.

Visit experience50.com/podcasts for more info and the full research report.

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