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Friday, December 9, 2011

Gossip' with friends is good for health

We can be criticized for it and sometimes we may feel guilty about what we say, but the reality is that gossip is good for us. According to new research, these talks with the friends we grow closer to them at the same time reduce our stress and anxiety.

According to the results of a survey released by Marie Claire , 85 percent of women like to receive news' juicy 'and 1 in 10 girls admit that they find it difficult to keep a secret.

"Gossip raises levels of positive hormones like serotonin , which reduces stress and anxiety, "says psychologist Colin Gill. "When we gossip, we we interest to what others have to say and vice versa, and to form bonds with them we are happiest, releasing those chemicals that provide wellness, "adds Dr. According to the expert, a good gossip session usually involves a lot of laughter, something it also works as an exercise for women .

And those are not the only benefits of gossip. The psychologist explains to MC this is one of the oldest habits of social groups and is as necessary as it was in the stone age.

"It's a great way to discover what types of behaviors are socially acceptable in your group , "says Dr. Gill. "If someone raises an eyebrow when you said something about another person, you modify your behavior accordingly." So girls, if the day have found it heavy and need something to encourage them, convened an afternoon coffee her friends! Learn a new contraption will come in handy ...

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