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 ...

This is Part 1 of a series. 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 ...

Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn't invite you, or that you were passed over for a job you were excited about. These moments hurt, and people often describe rejection in ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a senior who wants to make social connections but is dependent on ...

Social connection, support, and interaction are incredibly important, according to a study from World Psychiatry — not just for relationship well-being, but also for mental and physical health. These ...

Dear Eric: I am a 70-year-old woman who has a wonderful husband. I have some health issues, including cognitive impairment. For this reason, I do not drive, and I depend on my husband for all shopping ...

According to the surgeon general’s 2023 report on loneliness, a lack of social connection is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Janada Carter hosts Bible Jeopardy for North Light Community ...

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, forthcoming in the ...

Attending live events can combat loneliness and build social connections, particularly if those events are in person, according to new research from the University of Georgia and Brigham Young ...