It Dials Down Stress
Hanging out with friends can noticeably affect stress. The scientific journal Child Development published a two-year-long study in 1992. According to researchers, children with support groups were more likely to perform well in school. Even when high schoolers had the same stressful workload, socializing helped them feel more capable.
Of course, relationships only assuage stress when they’re positive. A 2007 study confirmed that negative relationships worsen stress and even physical health. Although this seems intuitive, some people forget that stress creates inflammation that can deteriorate your health over time.
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