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Reviewed by Karin Nordin, PhD
“More hugs.”
Ever seen a health professional write that on a prescription note?
Probably not.
Though we’re often told to improve our health by eating right, moving regularly, sleeping well, and taking the recommended meds, it’s less common to be told to focus on our relationships.
That might be a mistake.
Because here’s what we’re discovering:
Social health is vital—and in some cases, it’s a bigger priority than exercise or nutrition.
The impact of poor relationships is so severe that some experts have argued physicians should screen for social isolation just as they screen for heart disease…