Lydia Denworth

Journalist, science reporter and author

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Science journalist and author Lydia Denworth explains the value of friendship and what we can learn from primates about the value of social bonds.

The science of friendship and the value of listening

Science journalist and author Lydia Denworth explains the value of friendship and what we can learn from primates about the value of social bonds.

from Life Examined

Friendship has profound implications for our understanding of what humans and animals need to thrive across a lifetime.

Why friends are as important to health as diet and exercise

Friendship has profound implications for our understanding of what humans and animals need to thrive across a lifetime.

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