We all know the basics of health 101: eat your veggies, go to the gym and get proper rest. But how many of us know that social connection is as important? Social connection improves physical health and psychological well-being. One telling study&n…
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The Pain of Loneliness and 8 Ways to Ease It
Loneliness hurts. Most of us have experienced this. Especially in this time of quarantine, many can feel lonely. With the advent of technology and social media and the ever-increasing speed…
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About a month ago, a group of about 20 men—all fathers in their 30s and 40s—gathered at a home in Oakland, California to talk fatherhood. Alarmingly, when asked how many…
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Watch my TEDx talk and see what research has to say about The Power of Social Connection: 10 Tweetable Facts from the Video: #DidYouKnow Low social connection is worse for us than smoking,…
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Social connection improves physical health and mental and emotional well-being. We all think we know how to take good care of ourselves: eat your veggies, work out and try to…
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Our culture has become one of compulsive overworking. Although this habit “get things done” – the tendency to push themselves further and harder often, over time, comes at a steep…
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How Desire Fools Us: The Pleasures and Dangers of the Chase
Why do we love to chase? What is so intriguingly attractive about hard-to-get partners, Black Friday sales, and the very latest iPhone? Whether it’s for a trophy, a promotion, a…
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I recently gave a TEDx talk that summarizes research on social connection, compassion and happiness! I hope you enjoy it! If you enjoyed it and think it may be useful…
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Look younger! Feel more vibrant! Boost your stamina! Live Longer! Those are the promises made to us by marketing gurus about countless products from facial creams to dietary supplements, from…
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