Are you just adding days to your life, or are you actually making those days worth living? Learn about the three connections that can enhance the quality of your life. Collectively, as a society, we ...
Recently, the World Health Organization launched a flagship report declaring social connections a global public health priority. This is a monumental step in elevating the importance of social ...
It’s widely recognized that the crises of loneliness, disconnection, and social fragmentation are touching nearly every aspect of our lives, from personal well-being to public health to democracy ...
Kiffer George Card is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University, a Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar, and a Blanche and Charlie Beckerman Public Health ...
When times are tough, whom can you count on to have your back? Do you turn to your best friend because they provide great encouragement or a trusted Family member who always offers a safe space? If so ...
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced New Yorkers to isolate, Yu — an 89-year-old Chinese immigrant in Manhatta n — went on reading, writing and learning about history from the comfort of his apartment as ...
Annalijn I. Conklin receives funding from The Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, and Michael Smith Health Research BC. Dr. Conklin ...
Participating in social activities can be beneficial as a person ages. These pursuits can help with mental health and maintain overall well-being and independence. There are various types of social ...