Stress is an inevitable part of life.
Still, they also say that learning healthy ways to cope with stress can make us more resilient.
Have you noticed how much better and less stressful life feels when you are hanging out with your friends?
A study published in theJournal of Women & Agingpaired women with friends and strangers to solve puzzles.
The women who were paired with friends had lower levels ofcortisol (stress hormone)in their saliva.
And, it seems right now, we need our friendships more than ever.
When was the last time you spent time with your friends?
Thankfully, modern technology still makes it possible to connect with others.
We can have a healthy diet and stay active to alleviate the effects of stress, too.
Being a part of a social web link helps our self-worth and makes us feel like we belong.
