This article focuses on an important protective factor that every parent, educator, HR specialist, coach and faith leader can ...

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 ...

Family connections and familiar digital platforms remain central to how older Americans maintain their social lives, according to recent CivicScience data examining local social circles and the ways ...

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 ...

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The relationship between social connections and cognitive abilities is a complex one, particularly during the perimenopausal ...

Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn't invite you, or that you were passed over for a job you were excited about. These moments hurt, and people often describe rejection in ...

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 ...

Recently, the World Health Organization launched a flagship report declaring social connections a global public health priority. This is a monumental step in elevating the importance of social ...

Retirement is no longer defined solely by reaching a savings goal or walking away from a full-time job. Increasingly, research suggests that happiness in retirement depends on more than just money.