The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier

Exercise. Eat a balanced diet. Go to therapy. Most health advice is focused on physical and mental health. However, Harvard-trained social scientist and pioneering social health expert Kasley Killam reveals that this approach is missing a vital component: human connection. Research has shown that meaningful relationships and a sense of community boost your happiness and prevent you from developing heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. In contrast, isolation or loneliness can increase your risk of early death by 29%. Yet social health—the third pillar to overall health and well-being—has been overlooked and underappreciated until now. Weaving together cutting-edge science, mindset shifts, and practical wisdom, Killam will share insights and inspiring takeaways for you to live a more socially healthy life.

About the author: Kasley Killam, MPH, is a leading expert in social health and the author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier. As a Harvard School of Public Health graduate, sought-after advisor, keynote speaker, and founder of Social Health Labs, Killam has been improving global well-being through connection for over a decade. Her collaborations with organizations like Google, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the World Economic Forum contribute to building more socially healthy products, workplaces, and communities. Killam’s insights can be found in outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, NPR, Scientific American, Psychology Today, and The Washington Post. Connect at www.kasleykillam.com.

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