Last
but not least, simple idea #7,
spending time with friends, does coincide with laughter but has many more
health perks too! We can pull it all together here, that happy, healthy, simple
2014. So here’s to our friendships & making more time for them in the
coming year.
It is proven that being socially active
will increase the likelihood of survival for diseases such as cancer by 50%.
Another WOW! University of Michigan researchers have found that having one
go-to friend reduces stress levels significantly. A woman who has 10 or more
friends to socialize with has better mental well being in midlife than those
with fewer friends. Lastly, if you surround yourself with health/weight
conscious friends, you will be more likely to pay attention to shedding your
own weight & getting healthy. And we have already talked about the benefits
of laughter. Friends nights out & laughter just seem to go hand in hand!
Spending time with friends is just plain fun!
In
summary of my 7 simple ways towards a
healthier 2014, I think you could do it all in one swoop. Make a date with
friends to go walking & bring your water bottles (laughs are free along the
way) Afterward, go to a friend’s house to snack on apple slices, nuts &
some wonderful green tea! Simply fun!
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