https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/Staying-Connected-to-Old-Friends/m-p/2567585#M941 <P><SPAN>We often lose touch with people we care about, but it’s never too late to reconnect — and it’s beneficial. Maintaining <A title="Reconnect With an Old Friend" href="https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/activities/social-connection/?intcmp=COMM-OC-TOPIC-HLTHTIPS-friend" target="_self">social connections</A> can help you avoid loneliness and isolation, which are linked to higher risks of heart disease, stroke, dementia and early death. With smartphones and social media, staying in touch is easy. Thinking about a friend you haven’t talked to in a while? Reach out today. Visit <A title="AARP® Staying Sharp®" href="https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/about/brain-health/what-do-i-get/?intcmp=COMM-OC-TOPIC-HLTHTIPS-BH" target="_self">AARP® Staying Sharp®</A> for more information on brain health.</SPAN></P> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:00:01 GMT MargaretS414748 2024-08-29T13:00:01Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/Staying-Connected-to-Old-Friends/m-p/2567585#M941 <P><SPAN>We often lose touch with people we care about, but it’s never too late to reconnect — and it’s beneficial. Maintaining <A title="Reconnect With an Old Friend" href="https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/activities/social-connection/?intcmp=COMM-OC-TOPIC-HLTHTIPS-friend" target="_self">social connections</A> can help you avoid loneliness and isolation, which are linked to higher risks of heart disease, stroke, dementia and early death. With smartphones and social media, staying in touch is easy. Thinking about a friend you haven’t talked to in a while? Reach out today. Visit <A title="AARP® Staying Sharp®" href="https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/about/brain-health/what-do-i-get/?intcmp=COMM-OC-TOPIC-HLTHTIPS-BH" target="_self">AARP® Staying Sharp®</A> for more information on brain health.</SPAN></P> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:00:01 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/Staying-Connected-to-Old-Friends/m-p/2567585#M941 MargaretS414748 2024-08-29T13:00:01Z