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 ...

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, ...

Natalie Kerr and Jaime Kurtz are social psychologists and colleagues in the department of psychology at James Madison University. Kerr’s work has been published in many academic journals, and she also ...

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 ...