Bonfire Social, a new framework for building communities on the open social web, launched on Thursday during the FediForum online conference. While Bonfire Social is a federated app, meaning it’s ...

You’ve probably heard that human beings are “social animals.” That doesn’t just mean we tend to interact with each other; it means that as a species, we need social connection to thrive, and isolation ...

Companion animals are a core part of family life in the United States, with 90 million American households having at least one pet. Many of us view pets as beloved family members who provide ...

Rates of community service provider connection and health-related social needs resolution in the alignment track were similar to those in the assistance track, even though the alignment track was ...

In the wake of a national survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that showed alarming statistics about the prevalence of depression, hopelessness, and thoughts of suicide among ...

A social media community is a group of people who come together online to share common interests and experiences. The term can refer to any online group, including forums, chat rooms and social ...

Retirement looks different for everyone. Some older adults want to stay in the homes they've known for decades, while others begin to wonder whether a different kind of living arrangement could ...

A new study led by Dr. Ariel Malinsky-Buller of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem challenges long-held assumptions about how prehistoric hunter-gatherers survived in the Southern Caucasus between 57, ...

Twitter’s latest offering, Twitter Communities, seems to be the microblogging platform’s response to a question for its more casual users: How can you cultivate real community around your interests ...

Co-founder and COO of Tribe, empowering the new generation of brand-led online communities with social interaction best practices. The internet has empowered companies to build online communities. The ...