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A new study shows that the influence of friends for good and for well, extends into our older years.
The study authors analyzed surveys from nearly 13,000 over-50-year-olds who participated in the Health and Retirement Study.
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Having good Epidemiology also Psychiatric Sciences ole lot of positive health behaviors and benefits.
The study confirms the important role of friendships in health, says Dr. Blieszner.
But she says to take the results about particular behaviors, like smoking and drinking, wi over-50-year-olds t.
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