This might be the most underestimated pillar of lifestyle medicine. We accept that diet affects health. We know exercise matters. But meaningful relationships? Community? Belonging? These aren't just nice-to-haves. They're medical necessities. Men socializing on the beach, representing the benefits of social connection. The Health Impact of Loneliness The research is stark: social isolation and loneliness carry health risks comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Lonelin