Friends
Interactions with friends and family may boost our immune system
Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection.
Long-distance friendships can positively influence community-based conversation
Friendships from afar may offer unexpected benefits for environmental conservation.
The importance of friendships for happiness and life satisfaction
However, many Americans report wishing for closer relationships with their friends.
Losing a friend impacts women more than men
In a new study, scientists reported on the impact of a major life event—death—on the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the deceased’s close...