Small talk power: Brief exchanges with strangers or acquaintances can boost happiness, reduce loneliness, and foster community ties. Learning link: Pre-class conversations, even with AI instructors, ...

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Social connections are a frequently overlooked but crucial element to a happy retirement. While financial planning is undeniably important, many Americans neglect to prioritize friendships and social ...

Whether it’s catching another minute of sleep, grabbing food to eat while walking to class or a last-minute study session before a major exam, college students are always on the go. To help students ...

We’ve all dealt with little to no cell phone service before, and it typically tends to come at a time when you desperately need it. The good news is you can proactively fight dropped calls and ...

As a mid-20s high-achiever, I loathed meetings that started with idle chit chat. "No, Jane, we will not discuss what movies we saw this weekend." I was baffled by the “wastefulness" of small talk. But ...

I’ve long advocated for wonder walk breaks between virtual meetings. But what about combining walking with a work meeting? I’m not the first or only one to wonder about this. Granted, in a world of ...

Representatives from Cornell Cooperative Extension work with students during a recent family night for the Bush Elementary School after-school program, held in partnership with the Jamestown YWCA.