In busy times, it can feel good when a friend cancels plans last-minute or you have a weekend free of any social commitments — but experts warn Americans' growing tendency toward being anti-social can ...

Pickleball’s growing popularity goes beyond fitness, as the sport blends social interaction, mental well-being, and physical ...

We interact with people every day: A brief nod to a neighbor. A friendly chat in the school pick-up line. A heart-to-heart with a friend. Together, these moments add up to your “social biome,” a term ...

Engaging in meaningful social interactions with peers is associated with lower loneliness and greater affective well-being, new research finds. Researchers followed three cohorts of university ...

Two recent studies, although distinct in focus and methodology, point to complementary findings that, in individuals living with dementia, certain types of everyday social interactions are perceived ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Friday is World Mental Health Day. When it comes to mental health, men, compared to women, are often more challenged. Social stigma is a factor. However, social interaction ...

Adolescent mental health has taken a beating over the last ten years. This coincides with increasing social media use among adolescents. A new registered report in the journal Nature Human Behavior ...

Although depression is common among many elderly individuals (especially those with dementia), it is not a natural aspect of aging and should not be accepted as a given. By addressing elderly ...

While many experts suggest that healthy social interaction is the key to a joyful, balanced, and fulfilling life, the best kinds of connections aren't always with humans. In fact, our attachments with ...