(WTXL) - Taking an occasional girls trip is apparently good for your health.
Magazine, Southern Living, reports that an occasional girls’ trip to get away from work and family is good for your health.
The magazine attributes the claim to several scientific studies as well as research by multiple psychologists.
The magazine said psychologists were able to predict how many friends a person has by how much pain they were able to withstand and researchers also found evidence that spending time with friends can increase production of oxytocin, the “feel good cuddle hormone.”
Psychologist William Chopik from Michigan State University said in older adults, friendships are a stronger predictor of health and happiness versus relationships with family members.
The magazine also reported that several scientific studies have shown the beach is good for your brain as it can make you happy, relaxed and re-energized.
