Social interaction is essential to your well-being. It’s not really about the size, but staying connected. It helps to ward off loneliness which is a state of mind when a person feels isolated, empty or unwanted. You can feel lonely in a crowded room when you don’t feel connected to anything. 

 

From the US Surgeon General: social isolation is as bad for your health as smoking. A rich social network provides sources of support, reduces stress, combats depression and enhances intellectual stimulation. Those with the most social interaction with their community experience the slowest rate of memory decline. 

 

Steady social contact protects cognitive function as you age. Good relationships with family, friends, colleagues and in your community can be a source of inspiration as well as comfort during periods of physical, professional or personal crisis. 

 

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