When the COVID-19 pandemic forced New Yorkers to isolate, Yu — an 89-year-old Chinese immigrant in Manhatta n — went on reading, writing and learning about history from the comfort of his apartment as ...

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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — Social interactions and leisure activities allow older adults to stay engaged with family, friends and their communities, leading to a higher quality of life and ...

We asked our in-house editorial team at Healthline to share their tips for building and maintaining social connections during winter. These weather-friendly approaches offer simple ways to socialize, ...

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared a loneliness epidemic, and a recent poll from the American Psychiatric Association revealed that one in three Americans feel lonely at least once a week. For ...

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 ...

More people are quietly losing interest in things they once loved. Here’s why anhedonia is rising—and how to gently reconnect ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you heard that refrain from an old Andy Williams song? Many of us look forward to celebrating the holidays with our friends and loved ones, but that’s not the case for everyone. When the world ...

Editor’s Note: This article focuses on an important protective factor that every parent, educator, HR specialist, coach and faith leader can positively effect: social connection. The authors end with ...