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Norwegian teens now spend half as much time with friends compared to two decades ago, but researchers say strong friendships are the real secret to lasting happiness. A groundbreaking Harvard study reveals why social connections matter more than money for positive emotions.
An 86-year Harvard study reveals the secret to lasting happiness isn't money or success. It's the quality of our relationships with friends and family.
Nigeria's largest youth convergence kicks off April 22 in Lagos, bringing thousands together for five straight days of networking, creativity, and community building. The non-stop event reflects how young Nigerians are reshaping social connection in a country where youth make up over 60% of the population.
A racquet sports booking app is accidentally becoming the next big dating platform. Strangers meeting for padel matches are walking off the court together and into coffee shops, bars, and real relationships.
Restaurants from Maryland to California are asking diners to put phones away, and Gen Z is leading the charge. Some offer free ice cream, others lock devices in pouches, all to bring back real conversation.
A new movement is sweeping Europe as young people pack into offline events to rediscover creativity, connection, and life without screens. What started as a casual cafe meetup now draws hundreds who pay to put their phones away and reconnect with themselves.
People who never married face up to 85% higher cancer rates, according to a massive new study of over 100 million Americans. The findings highlight how social connections may be just as important as traditional health screenings.
Amsterdam's phone-free social events are spreading across Europe, proving people crave real human connection. Participants swap screens for creativity, conversation, and a surprising sense of relief.
More than a dozen apps designed to help people make real-life friends have generated $16 million in the U.S. this year, responding to what the Surgeon General calls a public health crisis. From personality-matched group dinners to local hiking meetups, these platforms are making it easier to find genuine platonic connections.
New research reveals that purpose and connection matter just as much as diet and exercise for healthy aging. Even with health conditions, 70% of seniors surveyed say they're thriving.
More than 20 elderly women in rural China are fighting loneliness through group dance live streams, drawing over 10,000 viewers per session. The "left-behind aunties" have found friendship, confidence, and an unexpected online fanbase.
Neal Slavin spent five decades capturing group portraits that reveal something powerful: communities thrive when people come together. His groundbreaking work proves that every face in a crowd tells its own story.
A grant-funded café in Northamptonshire is helping women from all backgrounds connect, share their cultures, and build confidence together. What started as a community fridge has blossomed into weekly gatherings that are reducing isolation and strengthening bonds across the county.
UCLA researchers discovered that the same brain circuits that drive mice to care for their babies also motivate them to comfort distressed adults. This breakthrough could unlock new treatments for conditions affecting social connection.
More restaurants across America are asking diners to put away their phones, and customers are loving the unexpected connections that happen next. From Iowa to Texas, phone-free policies are turning strangers into friends.
MIT historian Kate Brown's new book uncovers how city dwellers have grown their own food for centuries, building stronger communities in the process. From Berlin to Washington, tiny gardens have fed millions while creating unexpected social connections.
A veteran pastor shares an uplifting message about what struggling young men really need: guidance from caring mentors who invest in their lives. His four decades of experience reveal that connection, not isolation, helps young men flourish.
Some rare dogs can learn toy names just by listening, and new research shows they love bringing their newest toys to their owners to play. The secret might be in how much these special dogs enjoy social connection.
A social network launching February 19 uses AI to help neurodivergent adults make friends and reduce social anxiety. Backed by major advocacy groups, Synchrony addresses the friendship gap affecting 1 in 5 people.
Forget expensive supplements—your relationships might be the most powerful longevity tool you already have. New research shows strong social connections reduce mortality risk by 50 percent.
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