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Description: Among older adults, friendships are actually a stronger predictor of health and happiness than relationships with family members, research shows. In a pair of studies involving nearly 280,000 people, William Chopik, assistant professor of psychology at Michigan State University, also found that friendships become increasingly important to one’s happiness and health across the lifespan. “Friendships become even more important as we age,” says Chopik. “Keeping a few really good friends around can make a world of difference for our health and well-being. So it’s smart to invest in the friendships that make you happiest.” To read more, Please visit: weforum.org/agenda/2017/07/if-you-want-to-age-well-you-should-focus-on-your-friendships Source: World Economic Forum