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Compassion, friendships and strong community connections don\u2019t just make us feel good, they can have powerful effects on our health and longevity.\nFeel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart.\xa0Each week I\u2019ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.\nToday\u2019s clip is from episode 138 of the podcast with Dr Julian Abel - a recently retired consultant in palliative care.\nJulian is joint leader of a project which aimed to end loneliness and improve health in the town of Frome in Somerset.\xa0In this episode, he describes the incredible results and explains why social relationships, compassion and a sense of community are so important for our quality of life, our health and wellbeing.\nIf we choose to be compassionate, not only is it good for us, but it\u2019s also good for everyone around us. Compassion is more powerful than many of the medicines we have, so let\u2019s help it spread.\nShow notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/138\nFollow me on\xa0instagram.com/drchatterjee\nFollow me on\xa0facebook.com/DrChatterjee\nFollow me on\xa0twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\xa0\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.