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 ...

A large body of research has shown that social connection is vital for our physical and mental health. Much of this research has focused on the important role of close relationships, such as romantic ...

Climbing the social ladder isn't simply a matter of popularity. Rather, people in positions of influence are particularly adept at forming "maps" of their social connections, which they navigate to ...

Evaluate your social media use as a student. Parents should encourage in-person connections and less screen time. Many schools have started incorporating these topics into curriculum. Most U.S.

Social networks may help protect cognitive functioning in later life, particularly among older adults who are no longer working, according to a new IIASA-led study. Drawing on data from 27 European ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr Melissa Wheeler covers leadership strategy and the future of work. Remote and hybrid work environments are the new way of ...

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, published in the ...

Friends tend to share common interests, tastes, lifestyles, and other traits, but a new Yale-led study demonstrates that similarities among buddies can also include the makeup of the microbes lining ...

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 ...

To paraphrase an internet meme, “Men used to go to war; now they livestream.” Sadly, some of those streamers are actively undermining positive images of what it means to be a man today. For instance, ...

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,” ...