Importance of face-to-face time

Still using video-call apps to catch up with friends and family? People generally report being in a better mood after interacting in person rather than via a screen, according to new research*. The happiest people surveyed were those who had most face-to-face contact. But it’s good to know that digital socialising makes us feel better than doing none at all. So if illness undermines your plans, you can always take them online.