人们认为锻炼身体和戒烟对健康长寿至关重要,但是一项新的研究表明,延长寿命可能还有一个技巧---交友。
Exercises and quitting smoking are thought to be important steps for a long, healthy life, but a new study suggests another potential tip for extending lifespan: make some friends. The results show people with strong social relationships increased their odds of survival over a certain time period by 50 percent, the researchers say. That's on par with ceasing smoking, and nearly twice as beneficial as physical activity in terms of decreasing your odds of dying early. The findings underscore just how important friendships are to our health, the researchers say. “I think we make a compelling case that social relationships should also be taken quite seriously in terms of reducing risk of mortality,”said study researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a psychologist at Brigham Young University in Utah. “Our relationships can influence our health in a variety of ways, for instance, they can help us deal with stress – a deadly pastime. ” “Our friendships can also encourage healthy behaviors that have a direct impact on well-being. For example, our friends might encourage us to eat better, exercise, get more sleep or visit the doctor”. added by Holt-Lunstad. |
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