Relationships boon to health - Deseret News
![]() CBC.ca | Relationships boon to health Deseret News A paper published recently by Brigham Young University researchers says a lack of friends is as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes a day (nearly a pack a day) or being an alcoholic. It's more harmful than not exercising and twice as damaging as obesity. ... Study Suggests Strong Social Ties Could Extend Life Close Relationships Can Extend Life Family, Friends Help You Live Longer |

