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I wish people would push themselves to always go out, she says.

I always attempt to tell people that the secret to longevity is not food and exercise, she says.

(And this is coming from someone who literally founded anOkinawan health food company.)

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Theyre eating in a group, or with their families, she says.

Researchhas shown that having strong community ties can directly improve our physical health.

Burnette believes this mentality is an absolutely essential ingredient to longevity.

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Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

Its a support system, explains Burnette.

Because they do this, theyre always socializing, theyre always helping.

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Loneliness kills people far faster than they think, says Burnette.

Her advice if youre feeling isolated?

Build some social momentum.

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Burnette herself is guilty of one of the biggest things youre not supposed to do: live alone.

Push yourself to get out of the house, she says.

Talk to people, and feel the friendliness.

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Im not trying to be cheesy, but love is important.

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