THE SUN
VALENTINE’S Day is usually about hearts, flowers and chocolate, but it’s time to give love some love too, writes Ella Walker.
The health benefits of it are huge.
GP Dr Rachel Ward of Woodlands Medical Centre, Didcot, tells Sun Health: “Loving someone and feeling loved is associated with increased happiness and fewer mental health issues. Having meaningful relationships is so important, they can increase our life expectancy.”
Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have even found that being married cuts your risk of type 2 diabetes.
But it’s not all about romantic love, so don’t worry if you don’t have a date this Valentine’s.
Any meaningful relationship can give you a “sense of purpose and belonging”, says Dr Ward.
“If a relationship – romantic or non-romantic – stops you from feeling isolated and lonely it is likely to have a positive impact on your health
