Ageing and Longevity

If you want to age well you should focus on your friendships

People practice Laughter Yoga during the "World Laughter Day" celebrations in Hong Kong May 6, 2012. Laughter yoga was launched in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria, a physician in India, and there are now more than 6,000 clubs in 60 countries, the organization said. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) - RTR31O4A

Friendships are more key than family to ageing well Image: REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Andy Henion
Postdoctoral Researcher, Michigan State University
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