Dear Eric: I have a friend who I’ve been friends with for about 10 years. We both share views that lean left. In the past we’ve shared many dinners discussing the inequities of our country and other ...

For years, philosophers and psychologists have debated whether empathy helps or hinders the ways people decide how to help others. Critics of empathy argue that it makes people care too ...

When teens struggle, they almost always turn to their friends first. As mental health concerns rise and resilience declines, more adolescents feel pressured to be “the strong one” or the unofficial ...

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s a busy day at Boscov’s stores all across our region. Wednesday was the 29th Annual Friends Helping Friends event, giving area non-profits a chance to ...

Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%. In the latest evidence that meaningful social connections bolster health, a team from The ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the intersection of disability and the U.S. workforce. Along with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the ...