Reach Out

It turns out having friends has big benefits for your health.
Fascinating research shows social contact can boost your immune
system and your brain power. In this episode, Michael Mosley is
joined by Professor Pamela Qualter from Manchester University,
who explains how reaching out in the simplest of ways - from
sending a simple text to helping your neighbours - can
significantly reduce loneliness levels, helping you feel more
connected and a part of a community. People appreciate being
contacted much more than you think. So, the next time you wonder
whether to reach out to a friend – just do it.