In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a report declaring loneliness a public health epidemic. In the report, Murthy says the effects of loneliness are akin to the health issues ...

Today brands are competing for both mindshare and dollars — and consumers aren't giving everyone equal attention. Since most consumers can list the top five brands they love buying from, and the ...

Most people intuitively know that connecting and interacting with others is important. For instance, 61% of adult Americans say that having close friends is vital to living a fulfilled life. Some 53% ...

Our review of Bay Area data shows that although San Francisco ranks high for social capital, there are significant variations ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover global and domestic health care and conservation. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And when it comes to our mental ...

WASHINGTON -- Most of us have friends, Family members or colleagues we talk to on a daily basis, but how many of those people in our lives do we feel close to? Strong connectedness—the level of ...

So if you're feeling a bit ... disconnected from your fellow humans, you might consider taking a few tips from Mongolians. In a new Gallup report for The Global State of Social Connections, people in ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Suicide is a significant public health issue that impacts individuals, families, communities and society at large. The issue is also tied to what the U.S. Surgeon ...

This free MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) from the University of Derby provides an opportunity for you to learn about Nature Connectedness and the value of having a strong relationship with nature.