It turns out that keeping friends as you get older may be harder than it looks. A new national survey finds that while most adults value their friendships deeply, maintaining them becomes tougher with ...

Even brief, friendly interactions can lift the emotional weight of dementia caregiving, with new research showing that ...

MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Close friendships are incredibly important to the mental health of middle-aged folks and seniors, a new study finds. Older adults with worse mental or ...

Friendships are essential to our lives, offering support, joy, and companionship. But sometimes, you might find yourself giving more than you receive, leaving you drained and unappreciated. It's ...

That group text that makes you laugh. The friend who insists on your weekly walk. The neighbor who drops by with soup when you’re sick. These social connections might seem peripheral to your health ...

In writing ''The science of why friendships keep us healthy,” Zara Abrams (2023) reported: "People who have friends and close confidants are less likely to die from all causes, including heart ...

Researchers say that doing small favors for close friends -- like offering a ride or lending a hand -- can boost happiness ...

A new LOCAL online community built for you. Click now to see all the available groups. MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Close friendships are incredibly important to the mental health of ...