Study: Eating with Others Can Contribute to the Promotion of Mental and Mental Health
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A recent scientific study carried out by researchers from the Chijiang Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in China showed that eating with others may be linked to improved mental health and the preservation of the mental capacities of older persons, through the opportunities offered by shared meals for social communication and the reduction of isolation.
Eating alone is not always dangerous to health. However, eating alone and frequently away from social contact can be associated with feelings of loneliness. Eating with family or friends can help increase social connection. It is better to reduce the habit of eating while looking at your mobile phone.
Research from Oxford and Tokyo universities has revealed that sharing meals with others (commensalism) reduces the risk of depression, increases endorphin release, prevents brain shrinkage, and provides protection against dementia.
One of the oldest human traditions may be surprisingly good for your health. It’s something as simple as sitting down at a table and eating with other people. Scientists call this phenomenon “commensalism,” or sharing a meal. Studies show that eating in company can be linked to better mental health, higher life satisfaction, and even a lower risk of memory and cognitive problems. “Sharing food is a fundamental mechanism for building relationship…
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