[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I personally think that people who have a close, supportive circle of friends and the ability to laugh at themselves are the healthiest and happiest of people!

Originally Posted by Barefoot

VPL, this post is for you.
I know you like to read the newspaper and you often quote articles that support your point of view.

Friday's Daily Sun had an article by Dr. Barton Goldsmith entitled:
Depression, Loneliness are Bad for Your Health

I quote:
"Apparently loneliness and depression are the new killers.
In fact, recent studies show that either one is more dangerous to your life than obesity or using tobacco products."

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Where's your link to the article? It's all to easy to take statements out of context.

If you feel strongly about this, you should start a new thread and advise people not to be lonely and/or depressed.

In your opinion, does this new finding make it more acceptable to be obese and use tobacco products?

VPL, you often quote articles from the Daily Sun to make a point. I was merely doing the same.
I do feel strongly about this, however I wouldn't dream of starting a thread and advising people not to be lonely or depressed. The members of TOTV are quite capable of deciding how to live their lives without my advice!
And I don't feel that people with a close circle of friends and the ability to laugh at themselves are obese and use tobacco products. I don't understand where you came up with that extrapolation.
I think people with supportive friends and loving relationships tend to be well balanced individuals who take care of themselves and their friends.