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The Queen's Chair: Girlfriends Are Good For Your Health

Marsha Jones · Saturday, August 28th 2010 at 1:06PM · 465 views
There is something to be said for the power of girlfriends and the unique bonds we women form. On a bad day, I know my best friend has my back. l can whine, complain, and laugh...she gets it.

As a mom, a sister, a daughter, and a writer, I sometimes struggle balancing my work and play life. It was easier back in the day when I was single. I was only responsible for myself. Sometimes, I pushed my friendships aside for a while until the "crazy" times passed.

As I get older, I rely on them more. According to medical experts, that's a big "no-no" for women. There's now a proven medical link that spending time with your girls shows the critical importance of having lasting and long friendships. These friendships, according to a UCLA, help us live longer.These friendships, the report says, the more close friends, women have the less likely we are to suffer from some chronic diseases, accidents, and psychological impairments.


Girlfriends are good for our heart and soul. They help us reduce the effects of stress on the body, protect us against illness, and help us heal when we get sick.As women, women connect and celebrate friendships through celebrations. It can be as simple as a Girl's Night Out or a Spa Day.Laughter extends a life by seven years.

If that's part of a good health plan, I'll be giving my best friend a call today. Wink

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Marsha Jones Rochester, NY

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Jen Fad Wednesday, September 1st 2010 at 2:52PM

It's true. I have about 3 good girlfriends that I can talk to about almost anything and it makes me feel good to know that they are there for me no matter what like I'm there for them.

Marsha Jones Thursday, September 2nd 2010 at 1:09PM

Same here. I don't have three. But I have girlfriends I talk almost daily and we have established nights that we get together and do things. We see shows, movies, take trips and have a girls night out. I'm hosting a jewelry party. We are planning to take my daughters with us to see The Lion King. The gettogethers are always great. We laugh and have lots of fun.

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