Helping other people has always been framed as a moral choice, but a growing body of research suggests it might also be one ...

Volunteering and helping friends and family may protect your brain as you age. A new study from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Massachusetts Boston found that regularly ...

For older adults, friendship might be the best medicine. Researchers say that doing small favors for close friends -- like offering a ride or lending a hand -- can boost happiness and give people a ...

Students are struggling with loneliness, stress and wellbeing. Learn how friends contribute to mental health, performance and ...