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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Introduction Older adult loneliness is associated with depression, disability and higher mortality rates. As a public health concern, it contributes to increased medical and nursing care costs.

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 ...

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

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