Social fitness is changing how we spend time together. Here's why it matters.

You've probably heard that human beings are "social animals." That doesn't just mean we tend to interact with each other; it means that as a species, we need social connection to thrive, and isolation ...

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, published in the ...

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 ...

Being socially disconnected is associated with higher risk of illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, anxiety, depression ...

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For instance, spectacularly popular “looksmaxxers” like Clavicular and Androgenic encourage young men to pursue any means necessary to look good: Their advice to look better and attract women has ...

Most of us think about heart health in terms of what we eat, how often we exercise, or whether we remember to take our supplements. Those things genuinely matter. But there's a quieter factor that's ...

Loneliness is a public health crisis. Learn how to assess your social network and build connections as you age.

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 ...