Batman & Robin: The Importance of Relationship YMCA Mind-Body Medicine

Jordan and Bethany chat through the importance of social connection and relationship.  Per the American College of Lifestyle Medicine:  “Social connections and relationships affect our physical, mental and emotional health.  Research shows that the single most important predictor of human happiness and long life is having strong social connections.  Health-related measures like blood pressure and heart rate improve even with short positive social interactions.”

For more information check out these resources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inside-out/201308/relationship-red-flags-what-look-early

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201407/10-relationship-red-flags

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/relationships-21st-century-forgotten-foundation-mental-health-and-wellbeing

https://www.thearkgroup.org/blog/unconditional-love