Connecting with others has been associated with longevity and with short- and long-term positive physical and emotional health outcomes (Stern, 2025). Yet, there is an epidemic of loneliness that ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

Mikayla Morell is a content writer and editor residing in Philadelphia, PA. She began her career as a writer while also working as a phlebotomist in a local hospital. She wanted to use her ...

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 ...

When a queer Korean adoptee reunites with her birth mother in Seoul, long-buried cultural misunderstandings and unspoken regrets surface. With tenderness, humor, and determination, both mother and ...