Researchers from the United Kingdom and China have revealed biological evidence that social relationships impact our health.

Having social time with friends and family helps us unwind, laugh and share experiences. It makes us feel good because we’re a part of something meaningful, whether it’s a 10-minute check-in by phone with our parents or an evening out with an old friend.

Those feel-good vibes are important for mental and physical health, boosting immunity and combatting loneliness that can creep up if life gets too busy and overwhelming (and we don’t make time for social connections). Or if we start to disengage from things we enjoy, which can happen to anyone, but often hits seniors living alone who aren’t involved in social activities. Almost one in five Canadians seniors 65 and

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