Eating alone can be a polarizing experience. Some days, it feels like freedom: no negotiating over where to go, no waiting for someone else's appetite to arrive, and no forced conversation when you ...

Having a meal is almost always a group activity in every culture. People come together, share food and drinks, talk, and interact with one another. However, in our modern world, just like anything ...

Sharing a table with someone has unexpected outcomes. According to new research featured in the World Happiness Report, the number of meals you share can say as much about your happiness as your ...

Eating alone can lead to overeating, increased stress, and poor digestion. Registered dietitians say that communal eating can help combat the negative effects of solo eating. If you can't eat with ...

(CNN) - In the 1984 rom-com "The Lonely Guy," a crowded restaurant goes silent when Steve Martin tells the host he wants a table for dinner alone. A spotlight shines on him as he walks awkwardly to ...

With solo reservations on the rise but many restaurants still restricting tables to two or more, solitary Americans often feel left out or stigmatized. Credit...Kathleen Fu Supported by By Priya ...

I am in line at the new Indian grocery store that’s opened in Seattle. The shoppers in front of me and behind me have stacks of purchases: tubs of dosa batter, fresh okra and curry leaves, packets of ...

The following is an edited excerpt from “Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being,” by Mary Beth Albright (Countryman Press, 2023). Sometimes I want to put a dollop of whole-grain ...

It’s Thanksgiving again, which is typically a time of celebration for most Americans. Nevertheless, it can be difficult to feel happy or grateful when you’re eating alone. For many, the effects of ...

Older adults who regularly eat meals alone are more likely to experience poorer nutrition and health outcomes than those who share meals with others, new research by Flinders University has found. The ...

While his seventh-grade classmates sat together during their school trip, one Georgia student made a different choice that's ...