Tag: social

Study suggests how people use social media affects their well-being

From the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus press release: New research from UBC Okanagan indicates what’s most important for overall happiness is how a person uses social media. Derrick… Read more »

Study suggests regular social engagement linked to healthier brain microstructure in older adults

From the University of Pittsburgh press release: Older people who report greater levels of social engagement have more robust gray matter in regions of the brain relevant in dementia, according… Read more »

Study uncovers a specific brain circuit damaged by social isolation during childhood

From the Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine press release: Loneliness is recognized as a serious threat to mental health. Even as our world becomes increasingly connected… Read more »

Study suggests phone calls create stronger bonds than text-based communications

From the University of Texas at Austin press release: After months of social distancing mandates, people are leaning heavily on technology for a sense of social connection. But new research… Read more »

Study suggests acts of kindness boost health, well-being in givers

From the American Psychological Association press release: Performing acts of kindness and helping other people can be good for people’s health and well-being, according to research published by the American… Read more »

Researchers find specific brain circuit damaged by social isolation during childhood

From the Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine press release: Loneliness is recognized as a serious threat to mental health. Even as our world becomes increasingly connected… Read more »