It's probably safe to say that everyone has binged Friends at least once (read: a hundred) times. It turns out that our favourite series can actually reduce your anxiety, according to clinical psychologist Marc Hekster.

The show was proved to relax those who watched it, and thanks to Ross, Joey, Chandler, Rachel, Phoebe and Monica's ability to 'fix' every problem presented in each episode, viewers own problems tended to alleviate in their mind.

"Having worked for over a period of 20 years with those experiencing anxiety, I can conclude that among other factors, it is the repetitive and relational nature of programs such as Friends and Big Bang Theory that will be doing the trick," Hekster told Metro.

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