People who move in a wide circle of family members, friends, and acquaintances gain protection against cold-causing viruses. Longevity in men seems to depend more on emotional stability than diet or exercise. Also, primates at the bottom of the social order display a marked increase in susceptibility to infection by a cold-causing virus. We are moving toward greater integration between sociosomatic medicine and other initiatives in health research, like genetics for instance. Modern-day affiliations are changing.
Most humans derive a sense of well-being from affiliation.
In the work world, employee social status both in and out of the workplace may play a huge role in healthcare costs and productivity. The movement to make companies more socially responsible is now being diverted toward an emphasis on personal transformation. Life, health, disability, and even accident underwriting criteria will all face dramatic challenge from this extensive body of sociosomatic research. Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Inc. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.