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The Health Benefits of Friendship

The Health Benefits of Friendship

A devotion on Proverbs 17:17

Heather Tietz
Aug 13, 2021
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A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
–Proverbs 17:17

Scientists have conclusively determined that solid friendships reduce stress and ward off disease.

Even in the animal kingdom, chimpanzees and horses that have a larger network of friends tend to live longer and enjoy better health than their more isolated counterparts. A stu…

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