7 ways your friends are good for your health

It turns out that our friends aren’t just for keeping company, they also give us a much-needed boost to our health. Here’s why

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Friendship health benefit 1: Gossip
Who doesn’t love whispering about that girl who slept with your colleague despite being engaged? Everyone loves the cheap thrill that gossip gives us and now we know that gossiping with our friends actually has health benefits. Researchers found that people feel better when they are able to gossip about someone who is behaving badly and when they get to warn others about deceit. This kind of gossip is called ... more
Friendship health benefit 1: Gossip
Who doesn’t love whispering about that girl who slept with your colleague despite being engaged? Everyone loves the cheap thrill that gossip gives us and now we know that gossiping with our friends actually has health benefits. Researchers found that people feel better when they are able to gossip about someone who is behaving badly and when they get to warn others about deceit. This kind of gossip is called ‘pro-social’ gossip and gossip it is thought to lower our stress levels. less