U.S. White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters As the world’s two oldest and largest democracies, the United States and India share a unique bond of friendship and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s visit will … Read more
Making friends can harder than it should be. How can you find the time while juggling work and life obligations? If you’ve been struggling to meet new people, you’re not alone. A 2021 survey found that close friendships have declined over time — 49% of Americans report having at most three close friends. While you don’t … Read more
After his father died, Paul Marlow, a 36-year-old mental health advocate in Surrey, British Columbia, was at a turning point. “I saw I needed a change,” Marlow says. He wanted to let go of unhealthy habits and start fresh. “I found myself yearning to move away from the old me, the depressed and anxiety-filled me,” … Read more
Your friends help you live a healthier, happier life. Healthy friendships are linked to good things like lower stress, a positive sense of well-being, improved memory, better heart health, and a longer life. “Friendships affect our mood, sense of security, life experiences, and health,” says Mac Stanley Cazeau, LMHC, a couples therapist in New York … Read more
Making new friends is such an enjoyable part of life, and we often pick them up as we move through our adult years. You may have gotten to know some friends through work. You may bond with others while raising young children. Still other friends, you may have met on the bike trail or playing … Read more
Friendship is great for your health. In fact, studies have found that having stronger social relationships pays dividends in the form of less depression, better overall health, and a longer lifespan. But recent research suggests that many of us struggle to maintain those friendships. A 2018 survey from health insurer Cigna found that only around … Read more
The family of the 18-year-old Delhi boy, who was beaten to death over his friendship with a woman, alleged on Friday that initially, police were unwilling to register a case saying he didn’t look brutally assaulted. An 18-year-old student of Delhi University was beaten to death allegedly over his friendship with a woman. The incident … Read more