Poor social skills may be harmful to health [medicalxpress.com]

Those who struggle in social situations may be at greater risk for mental and physical health problems, according to a new study from the University of Arizona.

That's because people with poor social skills tend to experience more stress and loneliness, both of which can negatively impact health, said study author Chris Segrin, head of the UA Department of Communication.

The study, published in the journal Health Communication, is among the first to link social skills to physical, not just mental, health.

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