What do you think is one of the greatest predictors of survival?
A landmark study published in 2010 involving more than 300,000 participants found that
social support was a stronger predictor of survival
than physical activity, body mass index, hypertension, air pollution, alcohol consumption, and even smoking fifteen cigarettes a day!
The researchers found that people with adequate social relationships had up to a 90 percent greater likelihood of survival than those with poor or insufficient relationships.
resource: http://chriskresser.com
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Twenty-seven years ago I was diagnosed with cancer; this diagnosis resulted in me taking a 5 month “vacation” for repeated visits to a hospital, doctor’s offices and diagnostic imaging centers. I had a lot of free time on my hand, so I created Mike’s simple rules to thrive when under stress…I’m glad to see that the research has validated one of my simple rules…USE YOUR ESTABLISHED NETWORK TO PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT. I actually have fond memories of the kindness I received from my friends and family during my “vacation”…they are the memories that I cherish! FYI…I’ve been cancer free since my release from treatment…
Mike, thanks for sharing. You are one great example of creating and maintain support networks. Glad to know you!