Frequent socialising could 'help people live longer’ in old age

Socialising at least once a week does wonders for the elderly's mental health and longevity. — AFP

Frequent socialising could help people live longer - and the more often the better, a new study suggests.

Experts found that older people who socialised daily, weekly or monthly had a significantly greater chance of a longer life than those who socialised the least or not at all.