When you think of the golden recipe for longevity, images of a balanced diet, routine exercise, and regular check-ups might be the first things that come to mind. However, delve deeper, and you’ll ...

Social connection plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. To thrive, we need meaningful interactions with others, and neglecting social health can lead to broader health issues. Unfortunately, ...

Despite mounting evidence that social connection is vital to physical health, new BYU research shows most people, including doctors, still underestimate its importance. New BYU studies reveal that ...

Exercise, nutrition and sleep often dominate conversations about healthy aging. But researchers say another factor may play a surprisingly powerful role in long-term health: friendship.

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 ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — This week, we pick up our conversation on the importance of social connection. Nurturing friendships at a certain age requires intentional effort and a proactive approach. Do ...

Every day, despite what life demands from us as educators, friends, daughters, and partners, we find ways to exchange little clips, memes, and funny stories via social media. These are meaningful ...

It’s widely recognized that the crises of loneliness, disconnection, and social fragmentation are touching nearly every aspect of our lives, from personal well-being to public health to democracy ...

Research confirms that social isolation and loneliness significantly impact health and mortality, even if not listed on death certificates. BYU psychology and neuroscience professor, Julianne ...

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and The Graduate School hosted an author spotlight event Oct. 28, allowing Rein, an award-winning neuroscientist with more than one million social ...

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.