Who needs ‘friends’? Ditty_about_summer/Shutterstock.com November 28, 2017 Keeping score of ‘friends’ on Facebook and Instagram may be harmful to your health Ashley Whillans, Harvard University and Frances Chen, University of British Columbia Social media is making it easier than ever to measure your perceived popularity against your peers in ways that damage are well-being.
Shuttershock November 1, 2016 Chimp study shows how hanging out with friends makes life less stressful Ben Garrod, Anglia Ruskin University Research suggests friends don’t just help in the bad times – they cut damaging stress just by being around.
Our friends influence us to be healthier – or, more likely, unhealthier. Tina Leggio/Flickr January 24, 2016 How your friends affect your health Carol Maher, University of South Australia and Tim Olds, University of South Australia Think about your five closest friends. What do they care about? You should choose your friends wisely, because they can have a big influence on your health.