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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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 ...

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 ...

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.