Merely weeks after emerging as the apparent heir to address social media’s woes and generating over 100 million users in less than five days, Threads appears to be, well, fraying at the edges already ...

This post is in response to Theory of Mind: Understanding Others in a Social World By Brittany N. Thompson The American Psychological Association describes two key elements in the Theory of Mind. One ...

The cover of "The Connection Cure" and author Julia Hotz. (Courtesy of Cat Blewer and Blackstone Publishing) Host Deepa Fernandes speaks with Julia Hotz, author of the new book "The Connection Cure: ...

Despite mounting evidence that social connection is vital to physical health, new Brigham Young University research shows most people, including doctors, still underestimate its importance. Research ...

Human beings are inherently social creatures. From the moment we are born, we are thrust into a world where relationships and connections with others play a central role in our development, well-being ...

A new study from the University of Georgia and Brigham Young University demonstrates how attending live events can help combat loneliness and build social connections. The research, forthcoming in the ...

All of us have heard guidelines about how to be physically healthy—eat well, exercise, wash your hands, get plenty of rest. But how many of us have thought seriously about our social lives—the ...

When times are tough, whom can you count on to have your back? Do you turn to your best friend because they provide great encouragement or a trusted Family member who always offers a safe space? If so ...

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New studies reveal that both the public and healthcare providers often overlook social connection as a key factor in physical health, even though loneliness rivals smoking and obesity in health risks.