When people set out to improve their health, they usually take a familiar path: starting a healthy diet, getting better sleep, and doing regular exercise. Each of these behaviors is important, of course, but they all |||26||| on physical health—and a growing body of research suggests that social health is just as, if not more, important to |||27||| well|being.
One recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, for example, found that the strength of a persons social circle was a better |||28||| of self|reported stress, happiness and well|being levels than fitness tracker data on physical activity, heart rate and sleep. That finding suggests that the " |||29||| self " represented by endless amounts of health data doesnt tell the whole |||30|||.
Theres also a qualified self, which is who I am, what are my activities, my social network, and all of these aspects are not |||31||| in any of these measurements.
This idea is supported by plenty of |||32||| research. Studies have shown that social support—whether it comes from friends, family members or a spouse—is |||33||| associated with better mental and physical health. A rich social life, these studies suggest, can lower stress levels, improve mood, encourage positive health behaviors and discourage damaging ones, boost heart health and improve illness |||34||| rates.
Social isolation, meanwhile, is linked to higher rates of physical diseases and mental health conditions. Its a significant problem, |||35||| since loneliness is emerging as a widespread public health problem in many countries.
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