Do you know that loving relationships greatly affect our health? Here is what new research says:
Here is what new research says:
- People (including adolescents!) had lower blood pressure when they spent more (vs. less) time with other people (i.e., were more socially integrated).
- Adolescents were less likely to be obese when they spent more (vs. less) time with other people (i.e., were more socially integrated).
- Adults were less likely to be obese when they had more (vs. less) social support.
- Alternatively, adults were more likely to be obese when they had more (vs. less) social strain. These obesity findings held even when the researchers took into account whether or not people smoked, exercised, drank alcohol, had diabetes, were stressed, and took certain medications.
- Older adults were more likely to develop hypertension (high blood pressure) if they spent less time with other people (i.e., were less socially integrated). AND, the link between hypertension and (lack of) social integration was STRONGER than the link between hypertension and diabetes (a known risk factor for hypertension).
Read more here: http://www.scienceofrelationships.com/home/2016/2/16/5-ways-relationships-affect-your-health.html
