Strong social ties over family ties proved to help with lower risk of obesity, depression and heart disease. It isn't how many social site friends you have, the quantity, but rather the close friends you have for quality relationships.
Types of Good Friends to Have or Develop:
Childhood friend
New Friend
Workout friend
Spiritual friend
Younger friend
Your Partner's Friend
Take a listen as they explain why these types of friends are so important to our health:
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