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 ...

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 ...

If you search Google for ways to find social connection, you might come across advice like “reach out to existing acquaintances,” “join a club,” or “get involved in your community.” This commonsense ...

We know all about what our neighbours are doing and eating, or even the holiday destination they are on right now. Thanks to social media. But how often do we actually pick up our phone and call them?

New studies reveal that both the public and healthcare providers often overlook social connection as a key factor in physical health, even though loneliness rivals smoking and obesity in health risks.

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Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. For people with Crohn’s disease—a chronic inflammatory ...

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In today s digital age, social media has become an indispensable part of everyday life. From sharing moments with friends and family to building professional networks, social media platforms offer ...

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 ...