The Power Of Friendship with Lydia Denworth

In this episode we speak with Lydia Denworth about the power of friendship and its impact on our health. Lydia Denworth is a New York-based author, journalist and speaker who writes about how we think, learn and connect. She is the author of three acclaimed books of popular science, including her new book entitled 'Friendship'. She is a regular contributor to Scientific American and writes the Brain Waves blog for Psychology Today. Her work has also appeared in a wide range of national publications including Newsweek, Time, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Parents. Learning Points: • What do blood pressure numbers mean? • What is the meaning of friendship? • Why is friendship so important during our lives? • How does friendship evolve in its meaning as we age? Social Media: • Website: www.lydiadenworth.com • Twitter: https://twitter.com/LydiaDenworth • Facebook: http://fb.me/ScienceWriterLydia