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

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 ...

Loneliness and social isolation carry the same health risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to experts who say loneliness is on the rise in the U.S. Recent data from Gallup finds that about ...

Think back to a good time you recently had with a loved one: an hours-long conversation with a friend or a perfect night of watching TV on the couch with family. I’d venture to guess you still feel a ...

This is Part 1 of a series. 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 ...

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, 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 ...

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 ...

Dear Eric: I am a 70-year-old woman who has a wonderful husband. I have some health issues, including cognitive impairment. For this reason, I do not drive, and I depend on my husband for all shopping ...