_ Friendship Are You Stuck in A Toxic Friendship? By Jane Farrell article Friendships can bring about some of lifeΓÇÖs greatest joys and shared moments. But what happens when a friend makes … Read More→
_ Friendship How to Help When Your Friend Has Cancer By Sondra Forsyth article I wanted to do something when Kathleen, my younger single mom friend, was diagnosed with Stage 3A lung cancer. It … Read More→
_ Friendship Are Friends Better for Us Than Family as We Age? By Sondra Forsyth article The power of friendship gets stronger with age and may even be more important than family relationships, according to research … Read More→
_ Friendship Relationships & Love What Do You Do When a Loved One Becomes Chronically Ill? By Sondra Forsyth article Sooner or later, it happens to all of us. A beloved friend or family member develops a chronic illness, and … Read More→
_ Friendship Living Single We Understand That Social Media DoesnΓÇÖt Equal Social Interaction By Sondra Forsyth article If you worry that people today are using social media as a crutch for a real social life, a study … Read More→
_ Friendship How to Persuade Others Using Gentleness and Patience By Sondra Forsyth article Persuading others to see things our way isnΓÇÖt always easy. No matter how enthusiastic we are about our ideas, motivating … Read More→
_ Friendship Relationships & Love When It Comes to Happiness, Time's More Important than Money By Jane Farrell article YouΓÇÖll have a better chance at happiness if you value time more than money, according to new research published by … Read More→
_ Friendship Relationships & Love Helping Others will Help You By Jane Farrell article Helping people, whether friends, family or strangers, can help lessen stress in our lives, according to new research published in … Read More→
_ Friendship Singing Together Helps People Bond Quickly By Jane Farrell article We have long known the power of a good sing-along. Now, research from the University of Oxford has shown that … Read More→
Aging Well Friendship Mental & Emotional Health Senior Health Well-being In-Person Contact Is Critical to Seniors' Mental Well-Being By Jane Farrell article In a study of adults aged 50 years and older, the probability of experiencing depressive symptoms steadily increased as the … Read More→
Friendship Injury Prevention & Treatment Tips for Cell Phone Courtesy Month, July 2015 By Jane Farrell article The cell phone is one of the greatest inventions of our time, but as the cell phone has evolved into … Read More→
_ Friendship 6 Qualities of Extraordinary Friendships By article Numerous scientific studies show that developing friendships is an essential ingredient to a healthy life. But few people are intentionally … Read More→
_ Friendship Loneliness Can Having a Lot of Friends Make You Healthier? By article There are many benefits to being supported by a strong social network. But can having more friends actually make you … Read More→
_ Friendship Time to Be Grateful - It's Thank You Month! By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: When it comes to giving thanks, most of us automatically think of the Thanksgiving holiday. But of course, … Read More→
_ Friendship Mind & Body Wellness Gratitude Can Win You New Friends By Sondra Forsyth article Parents have long told their children to remember to say thank you. Now the evidence is in on why it matters. A study led by the University of New South Wales, Australia has shown for the first time that thanking a new acquaintance for help makes the person more likely to seek an ongoing social relationship with you.
_ Friendship Friends and Your Health By Jane Farrell article Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being, but it's not always easy to build or maintain friendships. Understand the importance of friendships in your life and what you can do to develop and nurture friendships. What are the benefits of friendships? Good friends are good for your health. Friends can help you celebrate good times and provide support during bad times. Friends prevent loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship, too. Friends can also: Increase your sense of belonging and purpose
_ Friendship Do You Still Need a BFF? By Sondra Forsyth article Celebrity best friends Barbra Streisand and Donna Karan have famously continued their close connection with one another for over 20 years. Babs, who will turn 70 in April of 2012, recently took the stage at the Dream Foundation's annual gala to present the evening's award to the 64-year-old creator of DKNY clothing labels for her tireless work in helping grant wishes for the terminally ill.