Lifestyle
The Friendship Recession: Why Making Friends as an Adult Is So Hard
Americans report fewer close friends than ever before. Research explains why adult friendships are declining and what actually works to rebuild them.
Quinn Mercer·
Social Connection
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Health
Social Connection and Longevity: Quantifying the Mortality Impact
Loneliness isn't just painful; it's deadly. New meta-analyses reveal that weak social ties increase mortality risk by 26%, rivaling smoking. Here's what the research actually shows.
Dash Hartwell·
Health
Social Connection as Medicine: Understanding the Loneliness Epidemic
Loneliness increases mortality risk by 26%, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily. Social connection is as critical to health as nutrition and exercise.
Dash Hartwell·
Lifestyle
How to Make Friends as an Adult (Without Feeling Weird)
Making friends after 30 feels impossible, but it's not. Here's how to build meaningful connections even when you're past the 'easy' years.
Quinn Mercer·