Skip the Gym, Call a Friend: Friendship Day Special on Health & Happiness

Friendships: The feel-good fitness you never knew you needed! Since childhood, we’ve all heard that exercise is the best medicine. But what if we tell you that friendship might just be better? Yes, your chai sessions, impromptu phone calls, and those laugh-until-you-cry moments with your friends are not only soul-soothing but body-boosting too. In a world obsessed with rigorous fitness routines and wellness trends, we sometimes overlook enormous health benefits of strong social connections. Let’s dig deeper into why your friends might be doing more for your health than your daily jog. Friendships Reduce Stress Better Than a Treadmill Stress is probably one of the major health destroyers, causing everything from insomnia to heart disease. While a half an hour of workout can release endorphins, it’s no match for a long gossip session with your childhood buddies or a comforting chat with your roommate. Studies show that people with close ...

Soham Halder

• 2 months ago
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