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Why social health is key to happiness and longevity | Kasley Killam (re-release)

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TED Talks Daily
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May 5, 2026
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692
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Summary

You know it's important to take care of your physical and mental health. But what about your social health? Social scientist Kasley Killam shows how feeling a sense of belonging and connection has concrete benefits to your overall health — and explains why it may be the missing key to living a longer and happier life. This episode originally aired in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.