It might sound like a contradiction, but if you're feeling lonely, you're not alone. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. One in four Australians experience persistent ...

In 2023, a report from the United States Office of the Surgeon General outlined an epidemic of loneliness and social isolation in America (Office of the Surgeon General, 2023). Among the report’s ...

A new study from the University of Georgia and Brigham Young University demonstrates how attending live events can help combat loneliness and build social connections. The research, forthcoming in the ...

Friendships, community ties and family bonds may apply the brakes to natural cell aging, providing a simple way to invest in health in older age. In a massive new study, scientists have found that ...

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 ...