A dialysis clinic is rarely quiet. In open, fluorescent-lit rooms, patients sit side by side, connected to humming, rhythmic machines that fill the silence between them. For those living with ...

Music is known to increase well-being and activate brain regions involved in social processing. A new study shows these ...

Social engagement, even when difficult during social distancing, bolsters gray matter in the brain. Source: Photo by Acy Varian on Unsplash Keeping your social calendar full improves your brain health ...

Human beings are social animals; they need places to relax, connect with others, and feel a sense of belonging beyond the demands of home and work. Traditionally, these "third places" are thought to ...

Imagine an asteroid striking Earth and wiping out most of the human population. Even if some lucky people survived the impact, Homo sapiens might still face extinction, because the social networks ...

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 ...

While adolescents and teens around the world are more socially connected than ever through online social networking sites, they also report more feelings of depression, anxiety and related mental ...

If a random yap session or do-nothing hangout has left you feeling warm and glowy, you know how even everyday interactions can lift your spirits. “But social connection isn’t just mood-boosting,” ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Young adults report greater loneliness than other age groups, which coexists with strong friendships. Rapid life ...

Experts long have known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, however, little has been known about how these two factors interact to affect the ...

It was a kick to create a picture of myself skiing through aspen trees in deep powder. I had tried and failed for years to capture with a real camera the joy and grace and beauty of a good tree run.