What Are Friends For? A Longer Life (Published 2009)

In the quest for better health, many people turn to doctors, self-help books or herbal supplements. But they overlook a powerful weapon that could help them fight illness and depression, speed recovery, slow aging and prolong life: their friends. Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship and social networks in overall health. A 10-year Australian study foun

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Having friends help you keep your well-being. Friends make your life easy esp. when you have a hard time (by doing your errands, etc.) But there is psychological effect in having friends, which may be stronger than a spouse and family.