08/23/2026
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You've probably heard a million โsecretsโ to living a longer, healthier life, Theresa:
Eat more olive oil.
Get plenty of sleep.
Exercise every day.
But thereโs another longevity habit you may not have heard about:
Gossiping at brunch.
Seriously.
Because while we can't make any promises about what the mimosa or cheese Danish will do for your longevityโฆ
Spending time with people you loveโhas a HUGE impact on your health.
And the science backs it up!
Researchers looked at 148 different studies involving more than 300,000 people.
They found that people with stronger social relationships had a 50% greater likelihood of survival.ยน
So the long phone call with your sister isnโt just good for your soul โ
Itโs actually associated with a longer, healthier life.ยฒ
And the good news? Strengthening those connections doesnโt have to take hours.
Here are 5 little ways to add more connection to your life:
#1: Give someone your undivided attention. ๐
Call someone you've been meaning to catch up with.
While youโre talking, turn off the TV, shut out distractions, and really listen โ even if you only have a few minutes.
Better yet, make it a weekly habit: Pick one person every Sunday and give them an 8-minute, distraction-free call.
That's all it takes to make connection part of your routine instead of something you keep meaning to do.
#2: Send a memory. ๐
Scroll through your camera roll until you find a photo of the two of you that makes you smile.
Then send it with a simple:
โRemember this? โค๏ธโ
Research suggests sharing memories can actually help us feel closer to one another.ยณ
#3: Give a meaningful compliment. ๐ฅฐ
Tell your friend how she always makes everyone feel welcome.
Or tell your sister she gives the best advice.
Research shows we tend to underestimate just how good a genuine compliment can make someone feel.โด
So if you're thinking something nice โ say it!
#4: Put something on the calendar. ๐
Don't just say, โWe HAVE to get together soon!โ
Pick a day and set the date.
Research suggests looking forward to a positive experience can boost your happiness before it even happens.โต
Plus, putting it on the calendar makes sure โsoonโ actually happens.
#5: Ask better questions. ๐ซถ
Instead of ONLY asking:
โHow are you?โ
Also throw in...
โWhat's been making you happy lately?โ
Or:
โWhat's something you're really looking forward to?โ
Research suggests asking more questions โ especially follow-up questions โ can help you connect with the person you're talking to.6
So get curious and really listen to the answer.
Staying close to the people you love isnโt just about adding more years to your lifeโฆ
Itโs about filling those years with more laughter, conversations, celebrations, and people you love.
So if you needed another reason to book brunch with your girlfriends, now you have one. ๐
To your health,
The Terra Mare Team
