It’s important for people to realize the importance of social connection. This way, we can help older adults avoid isolation that can lead to unhappiness, loneliness, and worsening overall health.

Immunity through connection The idea that social connections directly impact immune function isn’t just theory — it’s fact supported by decades of research and thousands of lived experiences.

By being more social in old age, super-agers may avert some of the atrophy. An analysis included in the new paper backs this ...

Social connection is not the same as having close relationships—it is broader ways of connecting socially. Structure, function, and quality are key elements that shape how we connect with others.

Healthcare providers’ perceived importance and barriers to addressing social connection in medical settings. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2025; 1545 (1): 132 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.15295 ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — This week, we pick up our conversation on the importance of social connection. Nurturing friendships at a certain age requires intentional effort and a proactive approach.

This suggests that social initiatives as well as institutional support make a difference in the perceived importance of social connection. “What I hope is that these studies can spur recognition that ...

Zaki and Rui Pei, a postdoctoral scholar in his lab, recently coauthored a chapter on the importance of social connection to the mental health of young people in the 2025 World Happiness Report. Zaki ...

This Wednesday, we are focused on wellness, both mental and physical, and talking about end-of-life planning on ArkLaTex Today. The La. National Guard's Youth Challenge Program offers older teens a ...

Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a psychology and neuroscience professor, joins us to discuss how to break the cycle of loneliness and build more social connections in our lives.