How social networks and relationships can affect your health

Eventually, we'll know who’s at risk of weight gain, heart attack, and diabetes by looking at the outcomes of a person’s friends. James Fowler, PhD, professor of medical genetics and political science at UCSD, explains.

Good friends fill your years with joy and may add years to your life.

Staying connected to friends and family offers huge benefits—for mind and body.

Whether it’s a romantic partner, close friend, or loving family member, the benefits of a bond can be profound.

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