Wednesday 26 August 2015

Gossiping May Help You Live Longer

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Should we jump in on talking behind our friend's back or should we simply walk away? Well, new research suggests that gossiping is actually good for our health.

By talking behind people's backs, we gain a much better understanding of who we are surrounding ourselves with. According to Robin Dunbar, professor of evolutionary psychology at Oxford University, this is the most vital form of communication that could help us live longer lives.

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