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A simple outing with people you love and who love you right back can do wonders for your health and peace of mind.

Here is what the World Health Organization says: “Social Isolation and loneliness has serious health implications and that Younger and older people are affected; studies suggest that 25% of older people and between 5-15% of adolescents worldwide experience social isolation and loneliness, at similar rates across all regions.”

Some of these health implications resulting from not socializing enough can be  physical and/or mental health related such as the risk of cardiovascular (Heart) disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, depression, anxiety and suicide. People who lack social connection have a 30% higher risk of early death, comparable to much better recognized risks such as smoking, excessive drinking, or obesity. Can you imagine this?

For more on this, you can read the WHO article: https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/it-s-time-to-harness-the-power-of-connection-for-our-health-and-well-being?utm_source=chatgpt.com released in November 15, 2023 after the Covid-19 pandemic.

I hope this will encourage you to go out and socialize this weekend and as often as possible.

Cheers and live healthy daily.