What are friends for? According to new research, socializing with friends helps us cope with stress at a physiological level. Just by being present in our lives, friends can help your body regulate stress-indicating hormones, which effect your body’s most harmful stress levels. More generally, research also shows that being with friends helps to improve the immune system, fertility, mood, and even cognition. So call up give your friends a call, its time to start feeling better.
Hanging out with friends in times of stress heals us by rewiring our biology
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