Everyday health hazard 5:Cancelling plans

Find yourself frequently cancelling plans and bailing out on social events to have a bit of time to yourself? Then it may be time to pay someattention to your social life. While a bit of ‘me time’ is essential to goodmental and physical health, too much time on your own can actually be bad foryou.

Research suggests that having strong social bonds promotes brainhealth, reduces feelings of depression and stress and encourages you to lookafter your health. In fact, a study found that having few friends affects yourlongevity as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.