American Heart Association Reports:
Quick Summary
Chronic, constant stress can increase lifetime risk of heart disease and stroke, but a new survey from the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, reveals regular mealtime with others could be a simple solution to help manage stress.
Key Points
- 91% of parents notice their family is less stressed when they share family meals together.
- 84% of adults wish they could share a meal together more often.
- Stress reduction, connecting with other people and taking time to slow down are identified as top benefits of mealtime.
The article states:
Connecting with friends, family, coworkers and neighbors benefits people beyond stress relief. In fact, the survey found 67% of people say sharing a meal remind them of the importance of connecting with other people, and 54% say it reminds them to slow down and take a break.