The Surprising Health Boost of Feeling Happy With Someone Else
A new study finds that sharing positive feelings with your partner provides health benefits beyond your individual happiness alone.
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How Relationships Feed Your Brain
A new book explains the many ways our brains are optimized to take advantage of relationships.
How Our Friends Act Like Social Insurance
Research finds that friendship is less of an exchange of giving and receiving, and more of a support system for unpredictable times.
Talking to Someone From a Different Social Class? Here’s How Your Body Reacts
A new study examines how comfortable and attuned people are when talking with others, depending on their socioeconomic status.
Can Educators Focus on Connection Rather Than Grades?
An educator made a small change to the way she gave feedback on assignments—with big results for students' engagement and confidence.
How Climate Cafes Are Helping People Process Their Emotions
Climate cafes are spaces to process emotions related to climate change, support others who are struggling with it, and foster resilience.
Can Joining a Range of Groups Make You Happier?
A new study looks at the health benefits of belonging to religious, political, social, and community groups.
When You Feel Alone, Try This Practice
Loneliness can be hard to shake, as former U.S. surgeon general Vivek Murthy found. But there are little steps we can take each day to feel more…
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