Medically accurate illustration of the vagus nerve. Source: Sebastian Kaulitzki/Shutterstock This Psychology Today blog post is phase three of a nine-part series called "The Vagus Nerve Survival Guide ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Suicide is a significant public health issue that impacts individuals, families, communities and society at large. The issue is also tied to what the U.S. Surgeon ...

Two new studies drive home the win-win created when children and adults feel more connected with nature. The first study, "Connectedness to Nature: Its Impact on Sustainable Behaviors and Happiness in ...

Social connectedness, social support, and social integration are associated with positive health outcomes for women with disabilities. In general, social connectedness is an important aspect of social ...

The financial crisis provided a stark example of how interconnected the financial system is. Since then, researchers have developed several ways to monitor patterns of connectedness within the banking ...