MIT professor Rebecca Saxe joined GBH's Morning Edition to discuss the health and emotional benefits of social interaction.

Between 2014 and 2024, the proportion of people aged 16–24 in England experiencing mental health issues rose from 19% to 26%.

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 ...

Social connection, support, and interaction are incredibly important, according to a study from World Psychiatry — not just for relationship well-being, but also for mental and physical health. These ...

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 ...

This is Part 1 of a series. 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 ...

There’s evidence that socializing can help with cognitive performance, as well. A 2021 study by the Center for Healthy Aging ...

Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn't invite you, or that you were passed over for a job you were excited about. These moments hurt, and people often describe rejection in ...

Pinealage's commitment to enhancing collective wellbeing is evident in its innovative approach to social connection. The app ...

Dolphins are social creatures that, like all of us, get old. Signs of aging in dolphins include less energy, changes to skin, ...