The art and science of connection : why social health is the missing key to living longer, healthier, and happier / Cover Image

The art and science of connection : why social health is the missing key to living longer, healthier, and happier / Kasley Killam, MPH.

Summary:

In this groundbreaking redefinition of health and wellbeing, an internationally recognized expert in social health argues that the definition of wellbeing is missing a major component: social connection, proving that relationships not only make us happy, but they are also critical to our overall health and longevity.

Record details

ISBN: 9780063289116
ISBN: 0063289113
Physical Description: viii, 278 pages ; 24 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York, New York : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2024]
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-278) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: The future of health is social -- Part I: Assess: the fundamentals of social health. Redefine what it means to be healthy ; Demystify your relationships ; Reveal your social health style -- Part II: Act: the practice of social health. Make social health a priority ; Strengthen your social muscles ; Take one small step for you, one giant leap for social health ; Think like a scientist, even if you're not one -- Part III: Amplify: social health as a way of life. Build community where you live ; Nurture connections at work and online ; Flourish together -- Conclusion: The growing social health movement.