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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Everyday convenience is reshaping how we connect. Here's why small social moments matter, what we misjudge about others, and how to rebuild connection in daily life.

Social connection may be more important to your health than you realize—especially as you get older. New research shows that older adults who are socially isolated face a much higher risk of ...

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 ...

Companies are mandating a return to the office while offering employees recharge days to ease the blow. Recharge days sound like a gift, but what if they’re just a shiny Band-Aid on a deeper wound? If ...

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 ...