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an important part of a happy and healthy life

. And having friends who are much older or much younger can have unique benefits. MPR News host Angela Davis and MPR News reporter Nina Moini are decades apart in age — but quite close in every other way. 

Nearly 40 percent of adults have a close friend who is at least 15 years older or younger than they are, 

Host Angela Davis welcomes Nina onto the show, and together they dig into intergenerational friendships with a researcher from AARP.

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MPR News host Angela Davis and MPR News reporter Nina Moini met years ago while working in TV. They’re 20 years apart in age — but alike in so many other ways. Angela and Nina share their warm friendship with listeners and are joined by a researcher who digs into the benefits of having much older or younger friends.

MPR News with Angela Davis - Friendship is an important part of a happy and healthy life. And having friends who are much older or much younger can have unique benefits. Nearly 40 percent of adults have a close friend who is at least 15 years older or younger than they are, according to a survey by AARP. Host Angela Davis welcomes her friend MPR News senior reporter Nina Moini onto the show, and together they dig into intergenerational friendships with a researcher from AARP.

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The benefits of intergenerational friendship

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