The slogan for ScienceOfRelationships.com is “Because the important things in life deserve data.” Recent research by Dr. Holt-Lunstad and colleagues reveals just how important our social relationships really are. In their review of 148 studies (representing over 300,000 participants), they show that stronger social relationships, or greater social integration, increase individuals’ life-spans. An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but high-quality personal relationships might just keep the grim reaper at bay.