social interaction
Coverage of social interaction in the Nexus archive.
- Dr Oz reveals 3 free ways to boost your health — no medication required
Dr. Mehmet Oz shared three free health tips during an interview at the Great American State Fair, emphasizing social interaction, sleep hygiene, and eating nutrient-rich foods like nuts. The tips focus on low-cost, natural methods to improve health without medication, including spending time with loved ones, optimizing sleep environments, and consuming real, whole foods.
- Your local park is bringing in the green (and by that, we mean money)
A new report finds that every dollar invested in parks and recreation generates $3 in local economic benefits annually. Parks promote physical and mental health, reduce healthcare costs, and support small businesses by attracting crowds to surrounding areas. The Trust for Public Land highlights their role as 'third places' fostering social connections and community well-being.
- 'Animal medicine': Therapy donkeys help patients at French psychiatric hospital
Patients at a psychiatric hospital near Paris are benefiting from therapy donkeys, which experts and patients say help improve emotional regulation, communication, social interaction, and self-esteem. The donkeys' calm and social nature makes them effective for this therapeutic approach.
- Too much time with colleagues can sour social interaction
A study of an Antarctic crew reveals that prolonged time together among colleagues can lead to increased conflict and sour social interactions, highlighting the challenges of extended close-quarters living.
- The people you live with could be changing your gut bacteria
A study on island birds reveals that strong social bonds correlate with shared gut microbes, particularly those spread through direct contact. This suggests social interaction, not just shared living spaces, drives microbial exchange. The findings imply similar processes may occur in human households.