Friendly colleagues will help you live longer

May 12, 2011

That pal at the office you go to grab coffee with every morning? Or that one you know you can confide in when your boss drives you batty? They often feel like lifesavers, especially when things are insane at the office, and it turns out they may be helping increase your lifespan.

According to a study from Tel Aviv University, the social support you get from coworkers at work is linked to reduced risk of death over a 20-year period. Buddies with the boss? This relationship showed no similar benefits to your health.

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