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 ...

Research confirms that social isolation and loneliness significantly impact health and mortality, even if not listed on death certificates. BYU psychology and neuroscience professor, Julianne ...

It might sound like a contradiction, but if you're feeling lonely, you're not alone. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. One in four Australians experience persistent ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Montañez covers burnout and career advancement topics. Burnout has become part of our daily vocabulary. According to recent ...

I came to the social skills group to make friends. At 11 years old, I had close to none. Each week, we would learn about different skills. Things like how to say hello, how to say goodbye, how loud to ...

A Rutland organization has helped launch a statewide coalition that aims to provide more support for organizations and communities battling loneliness and a lack of social connection. Established in ...

A new virtual series hosted by Rutland-based nonprofit Social Tinkering hopes to provide an accessible place for social connection for all Vermonters. Made possible by a grant from Vermont Humanities, ...

New BYU study reveals 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 ...