Turns out, this universal guilty pleasure is actually good for our health

It can elicit a rush – a cheap thrill among friends, family or co-workers. It’s a friend pausing in conversation and asking, “Can I just say something, cone of silence?” The implication is clear: a good gossip session is imminent. Our current cultural moment is, in many ways, defined by our obsession with gossip.

Summary by Glance · The Age