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

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The holiday week may be over, but those who spent time with family and friends may have done a good thing for their health. A new report is shedding light on the impact of ...

More than 16% of Crisis Text Line conversations discussed isolation and loneliness NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, ...

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 ...

Loneliness and isolation can increase health risks for seniors, but Traverse City senior centers offer community and purpose to combat these issues.

The viral monkey “Punch” reveals how loneliness impacts mental and physical health, increasing stress, depression, and disease risk worldwide.

A new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships suggests that engaging in daily reading may help ...

In a recent study published in eClinicalMedicine, researchers determined the relationship between loneliness and incident stroke risk in the United States. Study: Chronic loneliness and the risk of ...

The U.S. is facing a loneliness epidemic, according to recent studies and winter is an especially dangerous season for senior adults.

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.

Discover how community support can combat postpartum depression, reduce isolation, and provide vital emotional and practical ...