People often depend on companionship and support from others to cope with the stresses of daily life. Social networks and support are linked to better mental and physical wellbeing.
Oct 16, 2020
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Socializing is essential for brain health in the elderly in rural South Africa—has lockdown affected their cognitive function?
Sep 30, 2020
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Regular exposure to cannabis may have a harmful impact on sociability. For some consumers, studies show that it may lead to withdrawal and reduced social interactions. However, the brain network and the mechanisms involved ...
Jul 8, 2020
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Smartphones have become a constant companion for many of us. In a recent study by the Pew Research Center, nearly 50 percent of adults reported they "couldn't live without" their phones.
Feb 11, 2019
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Caring for someone with dementia is one of the most challenging caring roles in today's society. A new Health and Social Care in the Community study has explored the support and social networks of family carers of people ...
Jan 10, 2019
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Humans use an ability known as theory of mind every time they make inferences about someone else's mental state—what the other person believes, what they want, or why they are feeling happy, angry, or scared.
Mar 12, 2018
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Ever since online social networks were first created, people have wondered why they're popular and how they affect users. Researchers, practitioners and social commentators have expressed concern that they reduce more meaningful ...
Jan 31, 2018
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How are we affected by other peoples' opinions? To answer this question, scientists at the CNRS, Inra and Université Toulouse 1 Capitole conducted a study in France and Japan, quantifying this impact on our decisions.
Nov 7, 2017
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An international research team has developed the largest database of protein-to-protein interaction networks, a resource that can illuminate how numerous disease-associated genes contribute to disease development and progression. ...
Nov 28, 2016
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People with more friends have higher pain tolerance, Oxford University researchers have found.
Apr 28, 2016
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