April 09, 2012: Being Ignored Feels Just as Bad Online
Whether on social networking sites or face-to-face, exclusion stings, researchers report

March 23, 2012: Living Alone Linked to Greater Risk of Depression: Study
Other factors such as low income and education may also play a role

March 22, 2012: Adults Seem to Have Most Impact on Teens' School Success
Study found influence of peers not as strong as parents, teachers

February 08, 2012: Depressed Kids May Be Targets for Bullying, Study Suggests
New research challenges notion that bullying leads to mental health woes

February 07, 2012: Facebook Might Be Tough on Users With Low Self-Esteem
Inundating friends with negative life details makes 'poster' less likeable, study finds

January 23, 2012: Living Together May Be Mentally Healthier Than Marriage: Study
Once the honeymoon's over, wedded couples grow less happy and social, research claims

January 04, 2012: Need Help? Seek Out the Humble
They're more likely to offer assistance without being pressured, research shows

December 25, 2011: A Visit Can Bring Holiday Cheer to Hospitalized Patients
Time with family, friends is the best gift, expert says

December 19, 2011: Folks Flock to Facebook for Kindred Spirits
Study finds people tend to 'friend' those with similar tastes, interests

December 01, 2011: Circle of Friends Key to Adopting Healthy Habits: Study
When people of similar age, sex, size buddied up online, they made gains, researchers say

November 23, 2011: Little Social Life for Autistic Teens, Researchers Say
About half never get called by friends or get invited out, study finds

October 19, 2011: More Facebook Friends, More Gray Matter in Brain?
Finding could explain why some people are more social than others, researchers say

September 28, 2011: Teens With Lots of Friends More Likely to Start Drinking: Study
Limiting the size of kids' social networks, more family bonding may delay alcohol use

September 23, 2011: People Tend to Choose Friends Just Like Themselves
They seek out like-minded individuals because the interaction is smoother, researchers say

September 02, 2011: Some Kids Seem to Cope Better With Bullying
Those who deny it happened or who are worried about popularity struggle more, study finds

June 14, 2011: Young Girls May Lose Sleep Over Pressure to Be Thin
Female friends most likely source of this problem among whites, researchers suggest

May 24, 2011: A Cultured Man Is a Healthier, Happier Man: Study
Museums, art galleries, ballet may enhance men's well-being even more than women's

May 06, 2011: Online Gaming With Real-World Friends Is Healthier: Study
Pastime is less isolating when it's a family affair, expert suggests

January 24, 2011: Close Relationships Sometimes Mask Poor Communication
People may think loved ones understand them better than they actually do, research shows

January 17, 2011: Your Genes Help You Choose Your Friends, Study Says
Biology drives people to find others with similar or complementary traits

January 17, 2011: Friends a Big Influence on Grades in Middle School: Study
'Pro-social' crowd does better, especially when avoiding troublemakers, findings show

January 14, 2011: Overweight Young Adults Often Have Overweight Friends, Sweethearts
But those who have friends trying to lose weight also more likely to try to shed pounds, researchers say

December 27, 2010: Size of Key Brain Region Linked to Size of Your Social Network
Study found that the amygdala, involved with emotions, may predict number, richness of relationships

December 17, 2010: Coping When Tough Economic Times Taint Holiday Cheer
Experts suggest ways to prepare your family for lowered expectations

December 15, 2010: It's True: Money Can't Buy Happiness, Study Finds
Research based on 37 countries finds no link between economic growth and greater life satisfaction

December 08, 2010: Imitation the Quickest Way to Grasp a Foreign Accent
Study found copying speech of speaker boosted comprehension

December 07, 2010: Teens' Poor Health Linked to Fewer Friends
It's unknown which comes first, but sick kids less likely to have big social network at school, study finds

December 02, 2010: Spread Cheer, Not Germs, at Holiday Gatherings
Expert suggests keeping some distance while making merry with family and friends

November 04, 2010: Good Conversation Can Boost Brain Power, Study Finds
Thinking skills seem to improve with friendly chats, but not from competitive discussions

September 30, 2010: Family, Friends Seem Best at Spotting Early Dementia
Study finds quick survey of those closest to the person more accurate than doctor's screening

September 10, 2010: Heavy Drinking Part of Social Acceptance for Young: Study
This process needs to be considered when creating anti-drinking campaigns, researcher says

September 03, 2010: Life's Key Moments Occur Within Relationships, Study Finds
Personal highs, lows less important than events shared with others, researchers say

September 02, 2010: Proximity Affects Influence of Online 'Health Buddies'
Study finds long-distance friends less likely to sway behavior than close-knit social networks

August 30, 2010: Friends Don't Let Friends Have Risky Sex After Drinking
College students say they use communication strategies to ensure safety of female friends

July 27, 2010: Close Ties With Others Might Lengthen Life, Review Finds
Strong support system seems to have significant health benefits, researchers say

July 09, 2010: For Teenage Girls, Competition Cuts Both Ways: Study
But teens of both sexes win when their goal is self-improvement, researchers suggest

July 01, 2010: Money Can't Buy You Joy
But study says a higher income tends to improve your satisfaction with life

June 11, 2010: Honesty Helps Young Girls Build Better Relationships
Those inclined to speak their mind had less depression, more self-esteem, researcher found

April 11, 2010: A Simple 'Thank You' Brings Rewards to All
Expressing gratitude benefits both you and the person being thanked, study finds

September 04, 2009: Non-Drinkers More Likely to Be Anxious, Depressed
Teetotalers may experience social exclusion, have health problems, study suggests

August 05, 2009: Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language
Trouble seems to lie in visual processing, researchers say

April 16, 2009: Family Ties May Help Prevent Teen Suicide
Bonds with parents, more than peers, are key, study finds

May 21, 2008: Smokers Quit in Droves, Not Isolation
Healthy behavior has cascade effect, but trend marginalizes those who keep smoking