Thx, the link mimi. Interesting. I certainly agree that having some friends helps a person for mental longevity. Many studies involving geriatric residents have shown this.

It did just occur to me now, that all of my friends whom I've had close friendship for over last 25 years, are healthy folks..except for perhaps 1 who has a whole history related ....to her endometrosis and bowel....long story involving surgery and aftermath. Before she was quite healthy..

I did not choose any of these long term friends nor have kept those friendships based on their physical activity interests or whatever similar. But ironically over the years, we have shared on how we are each voluntarily adjusting diet, activities to include some fitness...all kind of evolving organically without each of us involved in the personal change over a long period time. I think it's more about choosing friends who have self-respect which extends to their own awareness of their own health.