We always knew friends were important. They listen to your rants when no one else will, they help you home when you’re drunk and tell you when you’re being a nightmare. Turns out your friends are helping you live a healthier and longer life too.
Is there nothing a good friend won’t do?
Scientists have found that those without a big crew in their twenties are at risk of early mortality.
The lead author of the study appearing in Psychology and Aging, Cheryl Carmichael, said: ‘In fact, having few social connections is equivalent to tobacco use, and it’s higher than for those who drink excessive amounts of alcohol, or who suffer… Read the full story