A Gallup poll shows that socialization is linked to happiness and lower stress levels. Seniors (65 and older) report the highest levels of happiness of any age group, and those who spend at least three hours daily socializing are more likely than their peers to report happiness.
The level of happiness reported increases with each hour of social time, to a maximum of about seven hours. Most interesting is that the senior group seems able to maintain their levels of happiness with less social time, provided they are getting at least a few hours each day.
Another reason friends and family matter.
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