Feeling Close To A Friend Increases Progesterone, Boosts Well-being And Reduces Anxiety And Stress

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 10:29 in Psychology & Sociology

Why does 'dishing' with a girlfriend do wonders for a woman's mood? A new 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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