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A loving relationship boosts recovery from heart disease, study finds

For men looking to live healthier in 2026, the holidays can serve as a test run

Healthy Living Holidays

Taylor Swift announces new album on 'New Heights,' but her personal revelations steal the show

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Strong bonds with children do not lessen loneliness after losing a spouse

Loneliness Widow

It's never too late to find love — and that can make a big difference in your health

Relationships Health Benefits

The more love people express, the more loved they feel

Love Study PSU

To help people break harmful emotional patterns, experiential therapy uses activities from art therapy to animal care

Experiential Therapy

Relationships are a great motivational source for healthy living — at any age

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Pornography may be commonplace, but research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships

Pornography Brain Changes

Feeling FOMO for something that's not even fun? It's not the event you're missing, it's the bonding

FOMO Anxiety

A trip to spring training is a chance to strengthen bonds between generations

Bezich Spring Training

Learn to love yourself this Valentine's Day with these self-care tips

Self Care Massage

Valentine's Day is a chance to let love spur a more healthy lifestyle

Relationships Healthy Living

'Jewish Matchmaking' star to share dating tips at Weitzman Museum event

Aleeza Ben Shalom Weitzman

Many men say they lack friends and often feel lonely, but they are less likely than women to seek relationships

Loneliness Older Men

Underground Arts offers an evening of anti-Valentine's Day dating horror stories

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Women can help men overcome their reluctance to self-care; here's how

Senior Couple Bikes

Jonah Hill, Keke Palmer headlines shine light on emotional abuse — here's how to spot the signs

Fathers make a big difference by being engaged in their kids' lives – the science shows it

Fatherhood Health Benefits

A healthy lifestyle isn't an endpoint – it's a launch pad to opportunities

Healthy Living Relationships

Loneliness epidemic affects half of American adults, but there are many ways to get connected

Loneliness Surgeon General

The importance of strong friendships only grows as men age

Marc Kelman Wyck Furcron

Marriage provides health benefits – and here's why

Marriage Health Benefits

Here's how men can support their partners during menopause

Menopause Relationships

Reconnected after 20 years, a couple that met at McGillins Olde Ale House prepares to tie the knot

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Spending time with grandchildren can help older adults find a sense of purpose

Grandparents Health Benefits

When texts suddenly stop: Why people ghost on social media

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Strong father-son bonds can create rituals that get passed down for generations

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Adele's Las Vegas residency postponement compounded by possible relationship issues with Rich Paul

Breakups can cause inflammation in men, increasing risk of adverse health issues

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In a time of uncertainty, a healthy lifestyle is a dependable benefit

Healthy Lifestyle Exercise

Establishing rituals can help fathers strengthen bonds with grown children

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Laughter: A healthy behavior that's actually fun

Laughter Health Benefits

Better together: Partners up the odds of living healthy

Louis Bezich Relationships

Don't let your relationship become a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 Healthy Relationships Advice

A gray divorce may improve your health, but there are many factors to consider

Gray Divorce Benefits

Relationship resiliency: A key to staying happy, and healthy, amid stress

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Conversations form the bedrock of relationships – and a healthy lifestyle

Communication Tips

Joint replacement surgery can strengthen a marriage – and a knee

Marriage after total joint replacement

Loving relationships form a strong foundation for men seeking a healthy lifestyle

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As men age, it's important to seek out new friendships

Male friendships

Flip holiday rituals into a motivator for healthy behavior

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