As much as a lot of us don’t really ENJOY our work as much as we might like, there’s something at work that can reduce your chances of dying from any cause by 130%…..!
Would you believe, it’s your coworkers!?
A study in the Journal of Health Psychology found that the emotional support we get from our colleagues reduces our odds of an early death significantly. That’s because our work buddies increase levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin – while suppressing the our body’s response to anxiety and stress. And over time, that combination encourages longevity.

So, let’s all start giving more high-fives through the workday! We ALL benefit! I’ll get it started! (raises hand)

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