How having a busy social life can help ‘slash your risk of 11 silent killers’

GOOD friends keep you healthy in middle age, a study found. Staying close to mates and family in your late forties reduces the risk of illnesses like heart disease and cancer. 1 Research found women happier with their social lives in middle age were healthier as they got old (stock image) Credit: Getty People with happy social lives are more protected from mental health problems and more likely to visit their doctor. Research by the University of Queensland in Australia used data from 7,700 Aussie women aged 45 to 50. Study author Dr Xiaolin Xu said: “Our findings show the… Read Full Article