Stress is very bad for our health. It’s something we all need to cut out of our lives. Yet despite the many terrible things stress does to the body and mind, we can’t seem to give it up. But a new study is seriously making us rethink our apathetic relationship with stress: it can shrink your brain.
The amount of friendships you have usually peaks when you’re about 25. But then, between career and romantic relationships, friendships start to move to the periphery. But research tells us that friendships are incredibly important, not just for your social life, but for your physical health, too. So, here’s one way to keep your friendships (and your health) going strong.