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Bestie, BFF, Partner in Crime … whatever you call them, did you know that they were good for your health. Harvard Women’s Health Watch released a study revealing that strong social connections can improve health and increase longevity. Friendships are just as important to overall quality of life as choosing not to smoke, eating healthy foods and getting enough sleep every night. Researchers found that people who had satisfying relationships with others were happier, better adjusted, had fewer health problems and indeed lived longer. Stop letting life get in the way and make a conscious effort this month to see or speak to your favourite humans.
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Bestie, BFF, Partner in Crime … whatever you call them, did you know that they were good for your health. Harvard Women’s Health Watch released a study revealing that strong social connections can improve health and increase longevity. Friendships are just as important to overall quality of life as choosing not to smoke, eating healthy foods and getting enough sleep every night. Researchers found that people who had satisfying relationships with others were happier, better adjusted, had fewer health problems and indeed lived longer. Stop letting life get in the way and make a conscious effort this month to see or speak to your favourite humans.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.