Best friends forever? if you have a very close bond with one friend, you are very lucky, according to researchers.
Here is why a very close friendship bond (not just a few "good friends") is so good for you ....
Experts from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centre says it may not be so great for your health to just have just lots of close girlfriends.
According to their research, people who have a true "best friend" have lower levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, in their bodies. Too many stress hormones can make us feel unhappy and can also contribute to disease.
"One of the interesting things about these findings is that it's not just any friend, it's the best friend" - said the study's lead author. Though the study looked at children, experts believe there could be some applications to adults, too.
