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Feb 2025
1h 27m

Friendship Is Medicine: The Surprising S...

Dr. Mark Hyman
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Friendship isn’t just a feel-good concept—it’s essential for your health, happiness, and longevity. In this episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I sit down with world-renowned author and leadership expert Simon Sinek to explore the science and psychology of friendship—why we need it, how it impacts our biology, and what it takes to build deep, meaningful relatio ... Show More
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