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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Aine Fox

Come dine with me – research suggests sharing meals linked to happiness

Research has indicated that sharing mealtimes with others is linked to better wellbeing (Alamy/PA) -

People who share meals with others have higher levels of life satisfaction than those who dine alone, according to research.

In the UK, people on average dine with others for seven of their meals each week – four dinners and three lunches, data suggested.

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