Research on social bonding suggests that common traditions can foster connection not only within communities but also across cultural and religious boundaries.
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Challenging word-based games are not a modern invention. In early medieval England there was a strong appetite for word puzzles.
NYT’s latest game reveals how our memory works to remember words.
Social isolation and loneliness in aging adults have been linked to numerous physical and mental health ailments. Teaching students how to listen deeply to older people can lessen those effects.
The transition to a new school year will be an important time for students to focus on strategies for fostering positive mental health and well-being, and recognizing signs that help may be needed.
Psychology researchers know what kinds of behavior enhance feelings of social connection.
It can feel risky to try reconnecting with people in our lives after falling out of touch – but fears of rejection are often overblown.
People don’t just go on retreat to discover themselves. They also go hoping to find magical connections with others.
A series of experiments explored the seemingly radical idea that opening up to strangers can be deeply satisfying.
Talking to your dog really helps. Here’s what else you can do.
If you want to give and get help from your online network, new research suggests keep your “friend” count low.
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