Drawing on insights from more than 60 organizations, the report establishes a baseline for understanding and strengthening ...

Social connection may be more important to your health than you realize—especially as you get older. New research shows that older adults who are socially isolated face a much higher risk of ...

HOUSTON — Social health is an often-overlooked component of overall wellness, but medical experts say spending time with others is just as important as physical and mental health care. Dr. Andrea ...

Strong friendships can do much more than improve your mood.

Friendships, community ties and family bonds may apply the brakes to natural cell aging, providing a simple way to invest in health in older age. In a massive new study, scientists have found that ...

We know all about what our neighbours are doing and eating, or even the holiday destination they are on right now. Thanks to social media. But how often do we actually pick up our phone and call them?

Social isolation kills. It increases your risk of death by 30% — roughly the same as smoking cigarettes and much worse than factors such as obesity and sedentary living. Americans are living through ...

I came to the social skills group to make friends. At 11 years old, I had close to none. Each week, we would learn about different skills. Things like how to say hello, how to say goodbye, how loud to ...

Social connection, support, and interaction are incredibly important, according to a study from World Psychiatry — not just for relationship well-being, but also for mental and physical health. These ...

Source: Juli Watson/Pixabay Susan (not her real name) deplaned from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on October 31, 2024, only to see rental car employees welcoming customers in Halloween costumes ...