The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and The Graduate School hosted an author spotlight event Oct. 28, allowing Rein, an award-winning neuroscientist with more than one million social ...

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 ...

Nadia Ahmed explores the importance of social connection for dental professionals and the reasons why it is harder and harder ...

Summertime often triggers nostalgic memories, such as a long-ago cross-country family vacation or songs sung at a summer camp from one's youth. When these memories spring to mind, they can overwhelm ...

Research confirms that social isolation and loneliness significantly impact health and mortality, even if not listed on death certificates. BYU psychology and neuroscience professor, Julianne ...

There are different perspectives on how many areas of self-care contribute to a happy, healthy life. But in some way, shape, ...

Beyond gift giving and party-hopping this season, the real magic of the holidays lies in our relationships with family, friends and our community. In fact, spending time with those we care about could ...

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 importance of social ...

This week, we pick up our conversation on the importance of social connection. Nurturing friendships at a certain age requires intentional effort and a proactive approach. Do you prioritize social ...

Social connectedness is vital to well-being, but members of Gen Z are hesitant about interacting with one another in today’s online and polarized world, says Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki. That ...