Why dishing does you good: U-M study

Thursday, June 4, 2009 - 00:14 in Psychology & Sociology

Why does dishing with a girlfriend do wonders for a woman's mood? A University of Michigan study has identified a likely reason: feeling emotionally close to a friend increases levels of the hormone progesterone, helping to boost well-being and reduce anxiety and stress...

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