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Despite mounting evidence that social connection is vital to physical health, new Brigham Young University research shows most people, including doctors, still underestimate its importance. Research ...

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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 ...

Climate change is widely understood as an environmental and economic threat, but new research from the University of Sydney shows it is also a growing social crisis, weakening the relationships people ...

Healthy aging is not only about diet or exercise—science increasingly shows that human connection may be one of the strongest ...

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,” ...

Throughout Earth’s history, life in temperate and polar zones has had to contend with the cold and darkness of winter. Across species, seasonal adaptation is the norm. Some animals hibernate, others ...