Friendship reduces stress and prolongs life

Science proves Epicureans to be right about the immense value of friendship: some baboons groom their buddies for long lives.

Female chacma baboons that maintain close, lasting friendships live considerably longer than their peers who switch companions more frequently, a new study finds in ScienceNews

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