Be A Pal!
My Weekly Specials|Issue 30

Giving – and allowing yourself to receive – the gift of friendship will add to your stores of serenity and good health

Wendy Glass
Be A Pal!

The Power Of Friendship

Good friends are very good for health and wellbeing. Every time you meet up, talk on the phone or chat on Facebook with your pals, you’re basking in friendship’s healing, nurturing qualities.

In fact, people with a supportive circle of friends have a reduced risk of health issues such as depression and high blood pressure, while several studies have found a link between a rich, fulfilling social circle and longevity.

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