Gossiping is good for you — science says so
There are two key strategies. Self-promotion, or signaling physical attractiveness or good qualities — think, posting a thirst trap; and rival derogation: tearing down others, discouraging them to compete for your crush — i.e. gossip.
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Wellness Gossiping is good for you — science says so By Allie Yang Published July 1, 2026, 11:17 a.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Great news for Page Six fans: Gossiping may give you an evolutionary advantage, research suggests.
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