This time my mom and I are talking about the health benefits of having good friends and why friendships are so important to our health, happiness, and longevity.

Medical Resources/Info:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK298903/

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/loneliness-has-same-risk-as-smoking-for-heart-disease 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26555089/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6125057/

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860

https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/index.html