1 Strong relationships can help us live longer, be healthier, have better memories, deal with problems better and feel more relaxed.
2 Mixing with people from different backgrounds gives our brain a workout. It has to process complex and unpredictable information, thanks to which it produces more creative thoughts.
3 They are good for our brains because they encourage us to use our imagination. Imagining what it is like to be another person, can have the same effect on our brains as socialising with people from different backgrounds.
4 We have to get to know people that are different from us, understand their perspective and consider them friends.
1 Strong relationships can help us live longer, be healthier, have better memories, deal with problems better and feel more relaxed.
2 Mixing with people from different backgrounds gives our brain a workout. It has to process complex and unpredictable information, thanks to which it produces more creative thoughts.
3 They are good for our brains because they encourage us to use our imagination. Imagining what it is like to be another person, can have the same effect on our brains as socialising with people from different backgrounds.
4 We have to get to know people that are different from us, understand their perspective and consider them friends.