Almost 20 years ago, Italian physician and demographer, Dr. Giovanni Pes, noticed that Sardinia – an island off the coast of Italy – had lower mortality rates that other regions in Italy’s mainland. And in the research to follow, scientists have identified that a strong social life may be one important reason why these Italians have higher life expectancies. Let’s discover the key to longevity.

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One of the greatest gifts friends can give each other is the gift of empathy – especially in very difficult times. But very often, we act with sympathy instead of empathy. However, empathy and sympathy are two very different things. In fact, empathy can support your relationship, while sympathy can actually weaken it. So, what’s the difference between the two? Keep reading to find out.

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