A few weeks ago, I took a page out of Diana Ross’ April 1970 hit song, “Reach Out and Touch Someone” by calling friends and relatives with whom I had not communicated in years. It was my hope that in ...

In the 80s, AT&T urged people—metaphorically—to ‘reach out and touch someone’ with their telephone service. (A literal suggestion to do so would have been baffling and possibly criminal.) So what did ...

The next time you wonder whether to reach out to a friend, family member, classmate or other person who’s been out of touch for a long time, go ahead and do it. According to our just-published ...

Remember those commercials that used to encourage us to “reach out and touch someone” with a phone call? They may have been on to something. Research in the Journal of Psychology and Social ...

Today’s article is the latest in a series highlighting a peek into my new book called “Be Nice: 4 Simple Steps to Recognize Depression and Prevent Suicide.” The book can be acquired at benicebook.org.

In this day and age, it’s easier than ever to stay connected with your loved ones. That said, it’s not uncommon to have a few relationships that slip through the cracks every now and then. If you’re ...

Thinking of reaching out to old friends but nervous it will be awkward or that they won't appreciate it? You should make those phone calls or send a text or email, according to new research.A study ...

Last January, Forbes ran a clever feature called “Jargon Madness,” in which various egregious business catchphrases squared off against one another in a March Madness-style mock tournament. The ...

The next time you wonder whether to reach out to a friend, family member, classmate or other person who’s been out of touch for a long time, go ahead and do it. According to our just-published ...

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