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INDIA New England News New York–Having friends in life is important as they give us both emotional support and practical advice, whenever needed. A new study now suggests that prioritising friendship is also associated with many health and well-being benefits. The study, published in journal Frontiers of Psychology, indicates that people who invest in friendships enjoy better physical and psychological health, particularly older adults or those with less education. “Friendships ...

Study says friends are most valued in cultures where they may be needed most Friends are more than just trusted confidantes, say Michigan State University researchers who have examined the cultural and health benefits of close human relationships in a new study.   “Friendships are one of the untapped resources people can draw on to pursue a happier and healthier life. They literally cost nothing and have health and well-being benefits,” said William Chopik, an assistant professor of psycho...

 E-Mail Friends are more than just trusted confidantes, say Michigan State University researchers who have examined the cultural and health benefits of close human relationships in a new study. "Friendships are one of the untapped resources people can draw on to pursue a happier and healthier life. They literally cost nothing and have health and well-being benefits," said William Chopik, an assistant professor of psychology at MSU and the studys senior author. Published in Frontiers of Psycho...

Should Europe Worry About Kyrgyzstan? Sadyr Japarov’s rise to power and a return to presidentialism demonstrate the limits of democracy promotion in Kyrgyzstan. By January 16, 2021 Advertisement The results of the January 10 elections — which completed the elevation of Sadyr Japarov from prisoner to president — came as a bitter confirmation of the fears of many observers of Kyrgyzstan. In the elections, less than 40 percent of registered voters cast ballots and ...

Photo: 123rf.com There is no better catalyst for self-reflection than the solitude a pandemic offers. It applies even more so when an entire nation has to swallow the bitter pill and look at its imperfect visage in the mirror, identifying how we have collectively fallen short in flattening the infection curve months into the Covid-19 crisis. A stricter movement control order (MCO) has been announced amid rising numbers of cases and deaths and a healthcare system stretched to capacity. And, as u...

Citizens believe in international cooperation, want the UN to innovate DWB UN consulted citizens in the course of 2020 In a global consultation carried out by the United Nations in the course of the previous year, citizens worldwide have overwhelmingly expressed support of international cooperation but also raised the need for the United Nations to innovate and become more inclusive. Launched to mark the organization’s 75th anniversary, the exercise was the UN’s most ambitious effort so ...

OPINION: It’s not Kiwi culture to be overly political, but you’d be naive to claim that Aotearoa doesn’t have issues that demand public attention.

The rest of the issues will be addressed as they become available. Over the past few months, I have repeatedly seen statements on social networks that Lukashenkas departure will not save Belarus from systemic problems, many of which reflect the current level of consciousness and development of the Belarusian society. After several discussions, I get the impression that such conversations are started either by fools who have no idea how the authoritarian system functions in Belarus or double age...

Seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child is wonderful thing. The Christmas story has angels and special stars; kings who bring lavish gifts; donkeys, shepherds with their sheep; and of course a young couple who rejoice at the birth of their first baby – a boy named Jesus. This story has for centuries been told throughout the world at Christmas. For many people it is a story of good news, faith, hope, and joy. However, this childlike understanding of the story has little to do with histor...

Researchers say new findings contradict decades of research showing a weak relationship between money and happiness, particularly in wealthy society.