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Killam, Kasley, author.

The art and science of connection : why social health is the missing key to living longer, healthier, and happier / Kasley Killam, MPH.

First edition.

New York, NY : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2024]

©2024

viii, 278 pages ; 24 cm

In this groundbreaking redefinition of health and wellbeing, an internationally recognized expert in social health argues that the definition of wellbeing is missing a major component: social connection, proving that relationships not only make us happy, but they are also critical to our overall health and longevity.

Social interaction -- Psychological aspects.

Social interaction -- Health aspects.

Interpersonal relations -- Psychological aspects.

Friendship -- Psychological aspects.

Well-being.

Self-care, Health.

Self-help publications.

Informational works.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-278) and index.

Introduction: The future of health is social -- Part I: Assess: the fundamentals of social health. Redefine what it means to be healthy ; Demystify your relationships ; Reveal your social health style -- Part II: Act: the practice of social health. Make social health a priority ; Strengthen your social muscles ; Take one small step for you, one giant leap for social health ; Think like a scientist, even if you're not one -- Part III: Amplify: social health as a way of life. Build community where you live ; Nurture connections at work and online ; Flourish together -- Conclusion: The growing social health movement.

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