Is it better to be loved or feared? Matthew Kohut is a co-author of Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make Us Influential (Hudson Street Press, August 2013) and a principal at KNP ...

In a new study, researchers found for the first time that the neurotransmitter dopamine is involved in human bonding, bringing the brain's reward system into our understanding of how we form human ...

Recently, the World Health Organization launched a flagship report declaring social connections a global public health priority. This is a monumental step in elevating the importance of social ...

December 26, 2025 • Do you dread wintertime? Learn how to love it. Psychologist Kari Leibowitz explains how to cultivate a winter mindset to cope with cold days and the dark times in life.