If you have to choose between eating salad in front of the TV, or pizza with pals, science says pass the pepperoni. The Rabbit Effect, by psychiatrist Kelli Harding, M.D., reveals that our social connections have major impacts on longevity and wellness. Your book says life purpose, friendship, love, and community shape people’s health. Which is most important? Love. Not physical romance or sex, but positive support that stays with us long after the person who offered it left the room. Studies show it lowers stress hormones, helps immunity and blood pressure, lessens depression and anxiety, and even helps cuts heal faster.

How Hiking Leads to Happiness

Read article

So love spurs us to make healthy choices? Yes, but it also causes physical changes. The science is mind-boggling. Friendship, community, love, and purpose change biology. Genetics research shows, on a microscopic level, how workplaces, neighborhoods, and relationships alter cells, changing how many years we live and whether we’re sick or well. The book equates loneliness with smoking. How do scientists measure that? Public health experts follow people for years and record what happens to them. It turns out, folks who are chronically lonely have more heart attacks, strokes, and die younger. Using statistics, scientists compare the risks of emotions like loneliness with other with risks for premature death. Studies suggest that prolonged loneliness is like smoking 15 cigarettes a day or heavy alcohol use.

Being Lonely May Be Worse for You Than Gaining Weight

Read article

That’s a dire prognosis! What’s the antidote? Fostering relationships. Bonding time with friends and family is as important as exercise, diet, and sleep. It’s not how many push-ups you can do but who you do them with.

For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!

More News

					The Best Mindfulness Apps for 2023, According to Experts					



					Work on That Core With The Vinsguir Ab Roller in Your Home					



					Fuel Up For Your Workouts With Core Power Protein Shakes					



					Best Testosterone Booster: Top 5 Supplements For Men of 2023					



					Best Green Powders of 2023 to Boost Your Health					



					Fortify Your Body With The Optimum Nutrition Multivitamin					


			All Stories			

More Videos

							The MJ5: Tony Hawk on His Favorite Gear, Why He Always Carries His Board, and More							





							Here's the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey							





							Young Guns and a Supercharged Catamaran: U.S. SailGP Team Takes on New York City							

If you have to choose between eating salad in front of the TV, or pizza with pals, science says pass the pepperoni. The Rabbit Effect, by psychiatrist Kelli Harding, M.D., reveals that our social connections have major impacts on longevity and wellness.

Your book says life purpose, friendship, love, and community shape people’s health. Which is most important?

Love. Not physical romance or sex, but positive support that stays with us long after the person who offered it left the room. Studies show it lowers stress hormones, helps immunity and blood pressure, lessens depression and anxiety, and even helps cuts heal faster.

How Hiking Leads to Happiness

Read article

So love spurs us to make healthy choices?

How Hiking Leads to Happiness

Read article

How Hiking Leads to Happiness

Yes, but it also causes physical changes. The science is mind-boggling. Friendship, community, love, and purpose change biology. Genetics research shows, on a microscopic level, how workplaces, neighborhoods, and relationships alter cells, changing how many years we live and whether we’re sick or well.

The book equates loneliness with smoking. How do scientists measure that?

Public health experts follow people for years and record what happens to them. It turns out, folks who are chronically lonely have more heart attacks, strokes, and die younger. Using statistics, scientists compare the risks of emotions like loneliness with other with risks for premature death. Studies suggest that prolonged loneliness is like smoking 15 cigarettes a day or heavy alcohol use.

Being Lonely May Be Worse for You Than Gaining Weight

Read article

That’s a dire prognosis! What’s the antidote?

Being Lonely May Be Worse for You Than Gaining Weight

Read article

Being Lonely May Be Worse for You Than Gaining Weight

Fostering relationships. Bonding time with friends and family is as important as exercise, diet, and sleep. It’s not how many push-ups you can do but who you do them with.

For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!

More News

					The Best Mindfulness Apps for 2023, According to Experts					



					Work on That Core With The Vinsguir Ab Roller in Your Home					



					Fuel Up For Your Workouts With Core Power Protein Shakes					



					Best Testosterone Booster: Top 5 Supplements For Men of 2023					



					Best Green Powders of 2023 to Boost Your Health					



					Fortify Your Body With The Optimum Nutrition Multivitamin					


			All Stories			

More Videos

							The MJ5: Tony Hawk on His Favorite Gear, Why He Always Carries His Board, and More							





							Here's the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey							





							Young Guns and a Supercharged Catamaran: U.S. SailGP Team Takes on New York City							

More News

					The Best Mindfulness Apps for 2023, According to Experts					



					Work on That Core With The Vinsguir Ab Roller in Your Home					



					Fuel Up For Your Workouts With Core Power Protein Shakes					



					Best Testosterone Booster: Top 5 Supplements For Men of 2023					



					Best Green Powders of 2023 to Boost Your Health					



					Fortify Your Body With The Optimum Nutrition Multivitamin					


			All Stories			

More Videos

							The MJ5: Tony Hawk on His Favorite Gear, Why He Always Carries His Board, and More							





							Here's the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey							





							Young Guns and a Supercharged Catamaran: U.S. SailGP Team Takes on New York City							

More News

					The Best Mindfulness Apps for 2023, According to Experts					



					Work on That Core With The Vinsguir Ab Roller in Your Home					



					Fuel Up For Your Workouts With Core Power Protein Shakes					



					Best Testosterone Booster: Top 5 Supplements For Men of 2023					



					Best Green Powders of 2023 to Boost Your Health					



					Fortify Your Body With The Optimum Nutrition Multivitamin					


			All Stories			

More Videos

							The MJ5: Tony Hawk on His Favorite Gear, Why He Always Carries His Board, and More							





							Here's the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey							





							Young Guns and a Supercharged Catamaran: U.S. SailGP Team Takes on New York City							

More Videos

							The MJ5: Tony Hawk on His Favorite Gear, Why He Always Carries His Board, and More							





							Here's the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey							





							Young Guns and a Supercharged Catamaran: U.S. SailGP Team Takes on New York City							

More Videos

							The MJ5: Tony Hawk on His Favorite Gear, Why He Always Carries His Board, and More							





							Here's the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey							





							Young Guns and a Supercharged Catamaran: U.S. SailGP Team Takes on New York City