I can’t imagine life without my dear friends who are my support network, cheering squad and a constant source of laughs.  And you know what? The friends we have, that we cherish and enjoy spending time with, are a key componenet of creating a healthy life.  Study after study has found that people with at least several close friends are less likely to die from heart disease or suffer from depression.

And to be honest with you, it’s not about quantity of friends – this is all about quantity.

These days I find it difficult to get together with all the friends in my life that I care about.  We’re all so busy between work, family, children and taking care of the everyday tasks in life.  But that doesn’t stop me from connecting with my closest friends, even if for only a few minutes by phone. Just yesterday I phoned by oldest and dearest friend Alyson, just for a moments, in the middle of the day, to quickly connect.

Take a look at this week’s video about why friends are so important and a little celebration with my close friends I recently attended.

What about you, how do you stay connected to your friends and how does it support better health?

Filed under: Family and Friends, Heart Health, Optimal Health, Relationships