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

We've all felt lonely at some point in our lives, whether during the COVID-19 pandemic, an illness, or after losing a family member. People can even feel lonely even when surrounded by others. In 2023 ...

Social isolation and loneliness are widespread problems in the U.S., posing a serious threat to our mental and physical health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, ...

Loneliness and social isolation are on the rise in the U.S., but as we take steps to find remedies, a new study reminds us that the two are separate problems, often linked (sometimes in surprising ...

Social isolation and loneliness have long been linked to adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and premature death. However, the biologic underpinnings of these ...

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 ...

Social isolation and loneliness have been pervasive public health concerns in America, especially impacting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Both mental and physical ...

Trends in percentage of people age 50 to 80 who reported feeling isolated from others some of the time or often, between 2018 and 2024. Data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging. Loneliness and ...

Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian receives funding from the Wellcome Trust and the Lundbeck Foundation. Her research work is conducted within the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Mental Health ...

Due to changes in their health and social connections, older adults may be at a higher risk of experiencing loneliness and social isolation. However, some strategies can help manage these feelings.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3- Good health and wellbeing. Loneliness is commonly defined as the unwelcome feeling of a lack or loss of companionship that occurs when ...