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

A spritz of the so-called “love hormone” might be the key to easing persistent feelings of loneliness. In a 2014 study, a team of European and Israeli researchers tested whether oxytocin, the hormone ...

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But scientists are now warning that loneliness is more than just an emotion. It can shape the way the brain reacts, processes ...

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

How does climate change affect people beyond physical destruction and environmental damage? A new review published in Nature Health led by experts at the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Loneliness can create a chain reaction of serious health issues if not adequately addressed. Business Insider's Mia De Graaf ...

The holidays can be busy, and stressful, and if they remind you of losses in the past year, they can trigger loneliness, even if you're with people. Loneliness is more than just being alone. The chair ...

Youth aged 13–17 report the highest rates of loneliness of any age group. A large-scale study confirms that loneliness ...

Social isolation is defined as a state in which an individual has few or infrequent social contacts. Comparatively, loneliness is perceived isolation that is disturbing for an individual. Although ...

For many of us who've been working from home over the past months, it can start to feel isolating when your interactions with friends and loved ones are confined to texts, calls, video chats, or the ...