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Podcast: The Dr. Hyman Show
Episode: Friendship Is Medicine: The Surprising Science Behind Connection | Simon Sinek
Description: Friendship isn’t just a feel-good concept—it’s essential for your health, happiness, and longevity. In this episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I sit down with world-renowned author and leadership expert Simon Sinek to explore the science and psychology of friendship—why we need it, how it impacts our biology, and what it takes to build deep, meaningful relationships in an increasingly disconnected world.In this fascinating conversation, we discuss:
The surprising link between friendship and physical health—how loneliness drives inflammation, chronic disease, and even early death.
Why your five closest friends determine your habits...