Drawing on insights from more than 60 organizations, the report establishes a baseline for understanding and strengthening the US social connection ecosystem.

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 ...

Feeling isolated this winter? Learn how social connections and simple gym activities—like group classes, challenges and YMCA ...

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 ...

Social connection plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. To thrive, we need meaningful interactions with others, and neglecting social health can lead to broader health issues. Unfortunately, ...

Social isolation kills. It increases your risk of death by 30% — roughly the same as smoking cigarettes and much worse than factors such as obesity and sedentary living. Americans are living through ...

A decades-long study suggested that close relationships with family members during teenage years could lead to a rich network of friendships in adulthood.

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 ...

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and The Graduate School hosted an author spotlight event Oct. 28, allowing Rein, an award-winning neuroscientist with more than one million social ...