Health Benefits Of Friends And Family: 8 Reasons Why It's Healthy To Spend Time With Loved Ones

8 Healthy Reasons To Spend Time With People You Love

'Tis the season to gather those you love and soak up the quality time together. And really, we should be doing this all year round -- even research shows that spending time with loved ones is good for health.

From decreasing loneliness to slashing stress levels, from helping with quitting smoking to making a difference in healthy eating habits, check out these eight reasons why it's healthy to spend time with people you love.

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