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Buch (Softcover): Ratgeber
The Lifespan of Belonging
Why Relationships Matter More Than You Think for Living Longer and Aging Better
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Independently Published Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36820791
EAN: 9798190646030
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Zustellung: Mi, 07.10.2026
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Beschreibung
The Lifespan of Belonging. Why Relationships Matter More Than You Think for Living Longer and Aging Better. We put a lot of effort into attempting to get healthier. We keep tabs on our eating habits, measure the number of steps we take, keep an eye on our sleep patterns, and look for the most recent scientific discoveries that could extend our lives. However, the quality of our relationships is frequently disregarded despite being one of the best indicators of how long-and how well-we will live. An increasing amount of studies indicates that social interaction is more than just a source of enjoyment or solace. It is essential to biology. Stress management, immunological response, cardiovascular health, mental toughness, emotional stability, and even lifespan itself are all impacted by the relationships we form throughout our lives. On the other hand, persistent social isolation and loneliness have become significant public health issues, associated with higher risks of illness, depression, cognitive decline, and early death. Elira Wynthale explores the science underlying one of humanity's most basic wants in The Lifespan of Belonging: the need to fit in. This book examines how human connection affects health throughout life, drawing on studies from the fields of neuroscience, evolutionary anthropology, developmental psychology, public health, and longevity. It explains why relationships serve as a crucial component of human infrastructure, from the survival benefits of early tribal groups to contemporary studies on loneliness, attachment, friendship, and ageing. The book explores the reasons why strong social networks consistently predict better health outcomes, how communities offer protection against psychological and physiological stress, how even seemingly insignificant social interactions can have quantifiable effects on well-being, and how attachment patterns developed in childhood continue to influence adult relationships. Additionally, it looks at new methods to healthcare that recognise social connection as a valid health intervention, such as relational health evaluations, social prescription programs, and community-based tactics to improve social support and fight loneliness. Readers will find evidence from extensive longitudinal research, ideas from psychology and neuroscience, lessons from traditional societies, and useful frameworks for creating more meaningful, robust, and healthy relationships across these pages. The Lifespan of Belonging provides an engaging analysis of what humans require to thrive at a time when many individuals feel more and more disconnected despite unparalleled technological connectedness. It gives a compelling alternative viewpoint that connection, trust, and belonging are among the most crucial pillars of a successful existence, challenging the notion that independence alone results in wellbeing. This book offers a research-driven examination of a straightforward yet deep concept for anyone interested in psychology, health, longevity, human behaviour, social science, and personal developme. nt: Our relationships and the quality of our lives are inextricably linked. And realising that fact could alter our perspectives on ageing, health, and what it really means to live well.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Elira Wynthale
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 232