Often overlooked as important contributors to health and longevity, social support and meaningful relationships are incredibly important to a healthy lifestyle. Some of the longest living communities in the world have the strongest support systems. Feelings of acceptance, affection, love and compassion bring not only a sense of purpose and overall happiness to your life, but also act on your physiology and can therefore directly affect your health span. Flourish by acknowledging the significance of maintaining and creating healthy, loving and supportive relationships.