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Friday, October 20, 2006
Good buddies = good health
In recent decades, close friendships among Americans have dwindled — especially among certain groups of men. And, experts say, there are consequences to that. Social isolation — a lack of close friends, tight-knit family or ties to groups — takes a toll on men's physical and mental health. "Friendship is a buffer," says Dr. Bruce Rabin, medical director of the Healthy Lifestyle Program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Social ties seem to protect against various ills, including depression, high blood pressure, clogged arteries, infections and even death. (Full article here)
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