a\A strong group of confidants is a health booster — no medication required. “Having a reliable support system goes a long way to decrease stress in our lives, and less stress means that we are happier and healthier overall. . . . Those stressful, drama-filled relationships (you know the ones) can end up working against you and hurt your health, well-being, especially if you turn to unhealthy habits like junk-food binges or drugs and alcohol to cope. [Watch out] your friends bad habits might rub off on you. So mom was right: Choose your friends wisely.
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