According to a recent article in the New York Times, quoting the Harvard Women’s Health Study, “Dozens of studies have shown that people who have satisfying relationships with family, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer” My 95 year old father is a wonderful example. He has family to visit and eat dinner more than once a week, is involved with his church and participates in other community groups. We should all be so lucky.
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