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Reaching out to a friend you haven’t seen that much over the past three years may actually be beneficial to your health, according to Canadian researchers.

Kathryn Boyd, far left next to Summer the cat, invited a group of people over to her house for a winter solstice party in December, part of an effort

she's making to prioritize social time after an isolating few pandemic years. Next to Boyd, left to right, are Angela Lotesto, Katelyn Steven and Heather Brush.

 

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so one would have needed friends beforehand then... whelp, I'm hosed.

I have a social science background and studies like this were meant to be used to enhance inclusiveness, wellness and teamwork. Instead, they've been used against individuals.

The psychological & physical impact of isolation is well known and has perfected the art of separating and isolating individuals to ensure they have no support system. They also try to force (fake) friendships a la kindergarten teachers telling class to be nice to the new kid.

Well DUH

But don't look back more than 3 years. woof

No longer listening to is significantly better for your health, many Canadians say.

Once I retired I lost all my friends. Try having none.

Lots of us said this for 3 years and CBC and their far left political extremist told us we were racists and misogynistic.

🤣 only the vaxed ones, right CBC,,,,,

You’re slowly getting to lockdowns are bad, almost there 😬

The older I get the more I winnow away people and I couldn’t be happier

In other news, water is wet. Story at 5:00

No, must stop the spread , at all cost

Defund the CBC

Wow, what a story CBC. What insight you have. Who should I vote for

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Curious how this research might help anyone at all beyond providing a good go with a great salary for the person conducting the research. Reading this article or even the research won’t change anyone’s behaviour, but perhaps there is someone funded to research that as well.

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