_ FriendshipAre You Stuck in A Toxic Friendship? By Jane Farrell article Friendships can bring about some of life’s greatest joys and shared moments. But what happens when a friend makes … Read More→
_ FriendshipHow to Help When Your Friend Has Cancer By Sondra Forsyth articleI wanted to do something when Kathleen, my younger single mom friend, was diagnosed with Stage 3A lung cancer. It … Read More→
_ FriendshipAre Friends Better for Us Than Family as We Age? By Sondra Forsyth articleThe power of friendship gets stronger with age and may even be more important than family relationships, according to research … Read More→
_ Friendship Relationships & LoveWhat Do You Do When a Loved One Becomes Chronically Ill? By Sondra Forsyth articleSooner or later, it happens to all of us. A beloved friend or family member develops a chronic illness, and … Read More→
_ Friendship Living SingleWe Understand That Social Media Doesn’t Equal Social Interaction By Sondra Forsyth articleIf you worry that people today are using social media as a crutch for a real social life, a study … Read More→
_ FriendshipHow to Persuade Others Using Gentleness and Patience By Sondra Forsyth articlePersuading others to see things our way isn’t always easy. No matter how enthusiastic we are about our ideas, motivating … Read More→
_ Friendship Relationships & LoveWhen It Comes to Happiness, Time's More Important than Money By Jane Farrell articleYou’ll have a better chance at happiness if you value time more than money, according to new research published by … Read More→
_ Friendship Relationships & LoveHelping Others will Help You By Jane Farrell articleHelping people, whether friends, family or strangers, can help lessen stress in our lives, according to new research published in … Read More→
_ FriendshipSinging Together Helps People Bond Quickly By thirdAGE articleWe 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-beingIn-Person Contact Is Critical to Seniors' Mental Well-Being By Adprime Admin articleIn a study of adults aged 50 years and older, the probability of experiencing depressive symptoms steadily increased as the … Read More→
Friendship Injury Prevention & TreatmentTips for Cell Phone Courtesy Month, July 2015 By articleThe cell phone is one of the greatest inventions of our time, but as the cell phone has evolved into … Read More→
_ Friendship6 Qualities of Extraordinary Friendships By articleNumerous scientific studies show that developing friendships is an essential ingredient to a healthy life. But few people are intentionally … Read More→
_ Friendship LonelinessCan Having a Lot of Friends Make You Healthier? By articleThere are many benefits to being supported by a strong social network. But can having more friends actually make you … Read More→
_ FriendshipTime to Be Grateful - It's Thank You Month! By articleEditor’s note: When it comes to giving thanks, most of us automatically think of the Thanksgiving holiday. But of course, … Read More→
_ Friendship Mind & Body WellnessGratitude Can Win You New Friends By Sondra Forsyth articleParents 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.
_ FriendshipFriends and Your Health By Jane Farrell articleFriendships 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
_ FriendshipDo 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.