Longevity isn’t only about what you eat.

Social connection has been widely linked to longevity, and it can be as powerful as diet and other lifestyle factors people obsess over — and I believe a handwritten card is connection you can hold.

Fortunately, Trader Joe’s has a great selection of blank greeting cards for just 99 cents each.

These cards make it even easier to stay in touch with people. I buy a stack, keep them in a drawer, and send one the moment someone crosses my mind.

Whether saying congratulations, expressing gratitude, or letting someone know I’m thinking of them, putting pen to paper is meaningful to me, and to the recipient.