Here Is How Your Best Friends Can Help You Live Longer

Today is National Best Friends Day.  It is a day set aside to celebrate your friendships and appreciate those human beings that just "get" you.  Did you know that your friends are actually good for you. Here is how your best friends can help you live longer.

Friends can help you celebrate the good times and can also help you during traumatic times .  I can tell you from personal experience that my friends have helped me keep my head above water during the worst time of my life. It means the world to your mental health to have good friends and this is science. They aren't just here for funsies, they can literally help pull you through the worst times life can throw at you.

According to the Mayo clinic, people with strong social connections have a reduced risk of many health problems. Having friends can help reduce your risk of high blood pressure and can even keep you slimmer.  Having friends can help fend off depression and loneliness.

Sometimes adults have a harder time maintaining friendships.  Time is a factor especially if you have a young family.  What is the perfect amount of friends?  The Mayo clinic says choose quality over quantity. If you are low on friends they suggest volunteering, take up a new interest or join a faith community.

For more information on how your best friends can help you live longer, get details here from the Mayo clinic.

I know I am leaving some out but here are a few pics of my dear friends.  This is a slippery slope!  If you don't see your pic it doesn't mean I don't love you!