Ya haffta have friends.....

There's solid scientific research showing that friends actually change the biochemistry of our brains and the functioning of our immune systems. "Good friendships put our brains and bodies in an optimal state of function," says psychologist Daniel Goleman, author of Social Intelligence. "That state is associated with positive emotions, like joy, which help strengthen the immune system and the cardiovascular system."
Scientists have long observed that people with rich social relationships live longer than those who are lonely. The more close friends we have, the more likely we are to be healthy -- suffering lower rates of chronic diseases, accidents, and psychological impairments.


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