The Art and Science of Connection

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Psychologist Kasley Killam explains how good health isn’t just mental or physical: having close connections and community are as beneficial for us as healthy foods, regular exercise and a good night’s sleep. Through scientific insights, personal stories, and expert interviews, Killam will invite readers to discover what social health looks like for them. With a combination of experience and original research, Killam demonstrates how to establish an optimal balance between social activity and alone time for introverts and extroverts alike. She also explores some of the astonishing benefits that can come when we work to improve our social connections, including stronger immunity, slower cognitive decline, reduced inflammation and a longer lifespan.

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Social health is just as vital as physical and mental health. Yet most people have never heard of it – until now.

Exercise. Eat well. Meditate. Conventional health advice focuses on the body and mind, overlooking relationships. In this groundbreaking book, social scientist Kasley Killam introduces a crucial third pillar: social health. People with strong relationships have a lower risk for disease, while those without are up to 53 per cent more likely to die from any cause. Just as we exercise our physical muscles, we must strengthen our social muscles.

Blending cutting-edge research, inspiring stories, and practical tools, this book is a powerful antidote to our lonely times. Discover how to:

? Assess and improve your social health using a simple, effective framework.
? Build fulfilling connections and a stronger sense of community where you live, work, and play.
? Join the growing movement toward a socially healthy world.

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Weight 0.235 kg
Dimensions 19.6 × 12.6 × 2.6 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

288

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

613 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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