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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.)

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.

Loneliness kills people far faster than they think, says Burnette.
Her advice if youre feeling isolated?
Build some social momentum.

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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