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

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Podcast: [TED Talks Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-talks-daily-980370)
Published: 2026-05-05T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://go.ted.com/kasleykillam
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## Resource

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.

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