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The Art and Science of Connection
Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier
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Social health is just as vital as physical and mental health. Yet most people have never heard of it - until now. Exercise. Eat well. Meditate. Conventional health advice focuses on the body and mind, overlooking relationships. In this groundbreaking book, social scientist Kasley Killam introduces...
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Social health is just as vital as physical and mental health. Yet most people have never heard of it - until now.
Exercise. Eat well. Meditate. Conventional health advice focuses on the body and mind, overlooking relationships. In this groundbreaking book, social scientist Kasley Killam introduces a crucial third pillar: social health. People with strong relationships have a lower risk for disease, while those without are up to 53 per cent more likely to die from any cause. Just as we exercise our physical muscles, we must strengthen our social muscles.
Blending cutting-edge research, inspiring stories, and practical tools, The Art and Science of Connection is a powerful antidote to our lonely times. Discover how to:
- Assess and improve your social health using a simple, effective framework.
- Build fulfilling connections and a stronger sense of community where you live, work, and play.
- Join the growing movement toward a socially healthy world.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780349436210
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 January 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Piatkus Books
Contributors:
- Read by Cindy Kay
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 235g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Kasley Killam, MPH, is a leading voice on social health. A Harvard-trained social scientist, TED speaker, and award-winning founder, Killam has spent over a decade helping individuals and organizations harness the power of human connection. Her insights regularly appear in outlets such as Forbes and The New York Times. Connect at kasleykillam.com and follow her @KasleyKillam.
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