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 ...

Two people can sit at the same dinner table, share the same number of conversations in a week, and still leave with entirely ...

A recent study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests that people with social anxiety experience more meaningful and playful social interactions when communicating through ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Experts talk at length about the importance of physical health: we need to exercise and follow healthy diets, otherwise we risk ...

Social isolation significantly increases the risk of premature death, rivaling the risks of smoking and obesity. The pituitary gland regulates oxytocin, a hormone essential for uterine contractions ...

In recent years, the relationship between social media use and teen mental health has become a growing concern for parents, educators, and health professionals. As digital platforms continue to ...

Your physical and mental well-being are crucial—but the picture isn’t complete if you aren’t flexing your connection muscles, too. Here’s how to build—and keep—your social health. Next year will mark ...

You’ve probably noticed that social skills are declining—and it’s not your imagination. Based on survey data, we’re experiencing a concerning loss of social skills as well as a reduction in courtesy ...