November 2025

The holiday season is a popular time for volunteering, but experts say giving back is beneficial year-round.

Eating alone does more than cause loneliness. Studies show solo dining among seniors links to less nutritious diets and weight loss.

Bill Ackman’s dating advice—telling young men to open with “May I meet you?”—went viral, sparking thousands of comments, memes, and debates over its effectiveness.

Gen Z is reviving communal dining, embracing shared tables as a way to foster real-world connection, social ease, and shared experiences in the digital age.

The decline of casual nudity in American locker rooms reflects shifting cultural norms around privacy and consent, leaving everyday bodies increasingly hidden and highly sexualized.

Target’s new employee policy requires staff to smile, make eye contact, and greet customers within 10 and 4 feet, aiming to boost customer connection.

Genuine connection grows in the space between us, urging a shift toward collaborative, win-win communication that nurtures empathy, interdependence, and a healthier social ecology.

Social media giants are now pivoting towards AI-driven interactions, as Mark Zuckerberg suggests AI chatbots might fill the gap in declining face-to-face socialization.

Most Americans under 45 factor politics into dating decisions, prompting a WHYY discussion on whether love can thrive between partners with opposing political beliefs.