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Having great friends through adulthood is key to lifelong good health

A study of 205,000 people in 22 countries finds quality social connections in adulthood appear even more important than positive family ties in childhood for health

Having great friends through adulthood is key to lifelong good health

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A study of 205,000 people in 22 countries finds quality social connections in adulthood appear even more important than positive family ties in childhood for health

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