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Social networks are shrinking for the average American. Since 1985, their size has declined by a third. (Weir, K. Life-saving relationships. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(3), 46-53) http://www.finebergpsycholtherapy.com

Three per cent of this country’s marriages are reported to be severely discordant. (Weir, K. Life-saving relationships. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(3), 46-53.) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

In the USA, 20% to 43% of people over 60 years of age report themselves to be frequently or intensely lonely. (Weir, K. Life-sustaining relationships. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(3), pp. 46-53) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

A 2010 meta-analysis of 148 studies of mortality showed that no mater the age, sex, or health status, strong social relationships increase survival by 50%. (Weir, K. Life-saving relationships. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(3), 46-53) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

With our frequent exposure to news on our various screens, being an informed citizen means continuous stress. (Lybarger, J. The threat of nuclear war. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(3), 20-22.) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Those teens who spend more than 5 hours a day on their electronic devices are at an increased risk for suicidal thoughts and depression. (In brief. Screen time perils. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(2), p. 18. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Research finds that exercise helps preserve memory. (In brief. Exercise your brain. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(3), 12-13) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Upton Sinclair: It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

The American Psychological Association’s guidelines for working with men and boys resourced more than 40 years of research which showed that traditional masculinity is psychologically harmful. Boys are best not socialized to be stoic, competitive, and dominant and are instead best socialized to show leadership, courage, and be emotionally tuned into self and others. (Pappas, S. APA issues first-ever guidelines for practice with men and boys. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 50(1), 34-39) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Exercise helps anxiety and depression. (In brief. Get moving. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(2), pp. 13-14) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com