Balanced diet and regular exercise alone are not enough to keep the heart healthy; strong social relationships also play an important role. Connection with family, friends and people nearby can provide emotional support and help reduce stress. Recent research has shown that all these aspects of lifestyle need to be addressed together to help prevent heart diseases.
According to experts, loneliness and social isolation can increase stress, anxiety and depression over a long period. This can affect sleep, physical activity and the body’s stress response. Such changes can prove harmful for heart health. In contrast, spending time with family and friends, talking to them and remaining involved in social activities help improve mental and emotional health.
The message of the research is that heart health should not be viewed only in terms of weight, cholesterol or blood pressure. Along with regular exercise, nutritious food, adequate sleep and staying away from tobacco, social connectedness should also be part of a healthy lifestyle.
However, good social relationships are not a substitute for medical check-ups or treatment. It is also important to get blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol checked regularly and to seek a doctor’s advice when needed. For protecting the heart, caring for the mind and social life is as important as caring for the body.
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