(BlackDoctor.org) – Think for a second about what a relationship really is – two individuals agreeing to blend together all their unique qualities (the good and the bad). Just as it’s highly unlikely that you’d ever be able to agree with all your coworkers or boss 100% of the time, it’s just as rare to find a couple that never has a disagreement, or an argument. It’s even been said that an occasional fight is actually a sign of a healthy
Tweets, Likes & Links: Is Social Media Actually Good For You?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- We’ve all heard the saying that we are what we eat, equating what we put in our bodies with our overall health. However, have you considered the importance of social relationships in terms of your health and longevity? Scientists have proposed that social interaction and relationships are crucial to health, and there is a growing body of scientific literature supporting the notion that relationships and a sense of social connection are as important---or even more
(BlackDoctor.org) – Dealing with a chronic illness, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or arthritis, may drastically affect your sex life. Issues like pain, exhaustion, stiffness, and depression are all common with longer-term diseases -- and none of these things is very conducive to a healthy sex life. It's not surprising that many people with these diseases lose interest and enjoyment in sex.
But even if you have a chronic disease, you can achieve a more
(BlackDoctor.org) -- It feels good to have someone to talk to when times are rough, and someone to celebrate life’s biggest moments with. Having good social relationships is fulfilling, and new research suggests that friendships can also add years to your lifespan.
According to research, the benefits of having healthy relationships are comparable to that of quitting smoking. Researchers conducted 148 studies of 308,000 people or various ages and health