Cancelling plans: Find yourself frequently cancelling plans and bailing out on social events to have a bit of time to yourself? Then it may be time to pay some attention to your social life.

While a bit of ‘me time’ is essential to good mental and physical health, too much time on your own can actually be bad for you.

Research from Britain suggests that having strong social bonds promotes brain health, reduces feelings of depression and stress and encourages you to look after your health.

In fact, a study found out that having few friends affects your longevity as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

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