Our teenage friendships can make or break

"Cross-cultural research has found that an approach to social interactions that emphasises placing the desires of one's peers ahead of one's own goals - much as adolescents do when they conform to peer norms - is linked to reduced life stress." Between the ages of 25 and 27, they participated in annual health checks that also evaluated BMI, mental and emotional health. Those with high-quality friendships and more drive to fit in were found to be healthier, mentally and physically.

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