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Sure, you may resent how much of your energy gets sucked up by your job. But research finds that keeping up relationships with colleagues may have a big upside to your health and happiness.

Last month, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's 42-year-old prime minister, resigned from office, despite the support of a solid parliamentary majority and no challenge to her leadership from within her party. New Zealanders have to go back only six years to find a precedent. In 2016, John Key surprised everyone when, at the age of 55, he made way for his deputy to take over.

In his latest column, Shawn Sullivan discusses "social fitness," which a Harvard doctor recently told CNN is key to happiness.

Data suggests we're not nurturing our friendships as much as we once did.

When Valentine’s Day gets you down, friendships are what cheer you up. But data suggests we’re not nurturing these as much as we once did.

The Winter Reading Program continues through March 31. Visit either Nobles County library branch to sign up and get your punch card.

Plus the brilliant Happy Valley, 25 years since the death of my dad, my psychiatrist retires and a Fawlty idea

In 1938, Harvard researchers embarked on a decades-long study to find out: What is the secret to a happy life? Contrary to what think, it’s not career...

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by <strong>Kris Swales</strong>

Harvard Study of Adult Development director details what research says about value of relationships to physical and mental health.