What’s the secret to a long life? It’s probably not what you think.
Surrounding yourself with quality friendships and social engagement is a powerful deterrent to aging, Professor Rose Kenny, author of Age Proof, told Dave Ross.
It is equally as important as maintaining a good diet, exercise, and low stress, she said.
Those who experience loneliness or stressful relationships, which often come from family or marriage, will likely experience an accelerated effect on biological aging.
“Social engagement frequency of engaging with friends, having a good laugh with friends, having quality friendships is as important as the other well-known markers and behaviors,” Kenny told Ross.
She added: “There’s lovely
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