Study by McGill and Université Laval finds older adults with stronger social ties perform better in memory tests ...

A decades-long study suggested that close relationships with family members during teenage years could lead to a rich network of friendships in adulthood.

Experts long have known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, ...

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 ...

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 ...

This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College, Southern Utah ...

A lifetime of rich social connections, from warm parental relationships in childhood to deep community engagement in adulthood, may physically slow the aging process at a cellular level. New research ...

Climbing the social ladder isn't simply a matter of popularity. Rather, people in positions of influence are particularly adept at forming "maps" of their social connections, which they navigate to ...