<p>Welcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where identical twin doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken cut through the confusion around every aspect of our health and wellbeing.</p><p>In this episode, the Docs take a look at the impact our friendships have on our physical health. Why different friendship styles are important and how we can maintain and nurture our social connections. </p><p>Joining them is Dr Tiffany Watt Smith, a writer and cultural historian interested in the histories of emotion and medicine. </p><p>If you want to get in touch, you can email us at [email protected] or WhatsApp us on 08000 665 123.</p><p>Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken Guest: Tiffany Watt Smith Producer and researcher: Faye Lyons-White Executive Producer: Rami Tzabar Tech Lead: Reuben Huxtable Visual Producer: Leon Gower Digital Lead: Richard Berry Composer: Phoebe McFarlane Sound Design: Ruth Rainey</p><p>At the BBC: Assistant Commissioner: Greg Smith Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts</p><p>A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4</p>