Positive social interactions among older adults can be tied to their sense of purpose, especially among those who are retired. “For everyone, but specifically for our retired older adults, the people ...

Research in psychological and brain sciences shows a link in older adults between social interactions and having a sense of purpose. Having positive social interactions is associated with older adults ...

Engaging in meaningful social interactions with peers is associated with lower loneliness and greater affective well-being, new research finds. Researchers followed three cohorts of university ...

A large body of research shows that people with good social relationships tend to be happier than those who are more isolated. But what about smaller, more casual social interactions—even fleeting ...

We all know that exercising, eating clean, remaining mentally active, and sleeping well can contribute towards a healthy brain, but one thing we may overlook is the importance of social interaction.