Relationships and Caring

Relationships are important to your health…call a friend today!

Good morning. This is Dr. Joe Cincotta. Do you ever think about your relationships and how they influence your health? How do you get along with relatives, co-workers, and neighbors? Do you have friends or family you can call on in times of need? Is there someone with whom you can share your most personal thoughts and experiences? Having close relationships and using them can help your health. And the good news is that if you do not feel that you have these resources now you can develop them. It will take time and effort, and no relationship is ever perfect. But the work, trust, and commitment you invest can result in benefits to your health. And, when we are the ones being asked to help a friend, a co-worker, or a family member that the time to listen. The benefit is often just in having an understanding attitude, not in having a solution to the problem. The gift of time and caring is something only you can give in times of need. Thank you.