The health benefits of being single
Did you know that single people are more likely to work out than those who are married? There are health benefits to being single. In this video, Robin Miller, MD, shares 3 ways to boost your health when you live alone.
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Single people enjoy some healthy perks of their own. They tend to work out more than married folks and gain less weight over time. [MUSIC PLAYING]
Hi, I'm Dr. Miller. The health benefits of a happy marriage or long-term relationship get a lot of press. But almost a third of North Americans are living single.
If that's your situation, there's no reason you can't enjoy the benefits of living on your own. In fact, single people enjoy some healthy perks
of their own. They tend to work out more than married folks and gain less weight over time. Here are three steps to boost your health
when you live alone. Relish your meals for one. You're less likely than marrieds to overeat as long as you
choose healthy fare. Cultivate close connections with others. Make time for friends and family.
People with close relationships are more likely to live longer without disability, keep their mental functions, and have a healthy heart.
Practice meditation. It helps reduce stress and strengthens your connection to others. I'm Dr. Miller.
For more ways to boost your health, watch all our smart tips.
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