Why Women Dish
University study shows close friends increase hormone levels
Thursday, Jun 4, 2009 | Updated 10:38 AM CST
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It's something between the girls.
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A night out with the girls may help relieve some of that stress and anxiety.
A University of Michigan study says feeling emotionally close to a friend increases levels of the hormone progesterone, helping to boost well-being and reduce anxiety and stress.
Progesterone is a sex hormone that fluctuates with the menstrual cycle. It's also present in low levels in post-menopausal women and in men, according to a report in today's Sun-Times.
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Posted Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 - 5:20 PM CST
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