Why Is Loneliness So Bad for Your Health?
A new study finds that loneliness may increase certain proteins in the brain that increase your risk for disease and death.
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A new study finds that loneliness may increase certain proteins in the brain that increase your risk for disease and death.
A psychologist argues that asking ourselves existential questions and recognizing our values can make life more fulfilling and meaningful.
The way we communicate with children when someone dies can help them process the loss and be more comfortable with the topic in general.
Loneliness may be a universal part of the human experience, rather than something we always need to fix.
A new study finds that Black workers are less likely to die from heart problems if they have more Black coworkers.
Research suggests that people nearing death talk about their experience as more positive than we imagine it would be.
A new book illustrates how rituals can improve our lives and relationships, and how to create and recognize your own rituals.
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