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Friendships can do more to help each other than we realize! A 20 year study shows that friendship can help prevent many diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and depression. In fact, a study completed at Duke University showed that unmarried people with a close friend had a 85% better chance of survival of heart disease over a five year period.
One of the more recent studies at the University of Birmingham, AL, showed that people with close friendships had more "killer" cells, boosting their immunity. A network of friends has been often demonstrated in helping cancer survivors stay healthy for longer periods of time, and helps one to survive a life crisis, such as the death of a spouse or loved one. A new study shows that if one has had a heart attack, you are much more likely to not have another heart attack, if you have a circle of close friends and support.
All of us know that friendship adds joy to our days-- and that even a networking site, like Newsvine, can help provide additional friends and a support network. Friendship on a social networking site, enables one to meet people that have the same interests you have, compare notes about specific subjects, and remove the barriers of space and time to forming close friendships.
As we move through life, gather your friends closely to you, share your heart, and care about one another. Not only is it good for your mental health, it is good for your physical health, as well!
Thanks to all of my friends here on Newsvine!
To all of us with medical conditions-- Know that you are loved!
Thank you for coming by to see me!
