Loneliness is not merely an emotional state; it acts as a physiological stressor that increases risks for heart disease and ...

After all the initial excitement of living abroad fades, many find themselves feeling lonely and isolated. These are common challenges when moving to a new and very different country. The key to ...

Khaberni - In a world full of noise and constant online and social media communication, it can sometimes be hard to find a moment of silence. Some choose to stay away ...

Isolation is not our normal state. That fact has become abundantly clear these past few months as we have been relegated to socializing less frequently and using virtual means when we do. And while ...

A new study suggests that depression diminishes a person’s sense of meaning in life by triggering feelings of loneliness and lowering their self-evaluation. The research identifies specific ...

In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared an American epidemic of loneliness and isolation, releasing an extensive advisory on the danger that a lack of social connection causes to health.

I was not aware of the epidemic of loneliness until speaking on the subject and receiving hundreds of responses. This is a matter of life and death. Technology and social media have connected the ...

Older adults who are socially isolated and digitally excluded experienced a 60% higher risk of depression, according to a January study published in Medicine. Additionally, physical function outcomes ...

As aging experts declare loneliness a public health crisis, programs like Meals on Wheels offer older adults more than food.

A resident assistant at a mid-size public university once described her weekly routine this way: classes from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m ...

Social connection is a powerful yet overlooked tool in violence prevention. Research increasingly shows that loneliness and ...