CMO, UnitedHealthcare Student Resources: The season is about more than gifts or busyness. They remind us of the power of human connections.

Social interactions and leisure activities allow older adults to stay engaged with family, friends and their communities, ...

Did you know? Social interactions and leisure activities allow older adults to stay engaged with family, friends and their communities, leading to a higher quality of life and improving overall health ...

Human beings are inherently social creatures, and the quality of our relationships significantly impacts our overall well-being and happiness. Whether it's with family, friends, romantic partners, or ...

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 ...

Social connections, trust in others in their community and community cohesion significantly improve elderly well-being whether seniors live at home or in nursing facilities, according to a new ...

Most people believe that love, intimacy, and social connection are more important than things like fame, wealth, and even physical health when it comes to their happiness (Cacioppo & Patrick, 2008).

In today’s increasingly digital world, where people can go days without meaningful in-person interaction, the importance of social connections often gets overlooked. Yet, these human bonds do more ...

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 ...

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 ...

New studies reveal that both the public and healthcare providers often overlook social connection as a key factor in physical health, even though loneliness rivals smoking and obesity in health risks.