A study published in Nature Communications examined data from more than 2.77 lakh adults in the UK to understand how ...

A large new study suggests that feeling connected may matter for how many healthy years you get.

The study found that loneliness is strongly associated with a higher risk of mortality and cognitive impairment, which can include dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in severe cases, while social ...

The study reveals that patterns of loneliness and social isolation significantly impact heart health, suggesting new avenues ...

Emergency department patients who feel lonely have increased odds of reporting recent opioid, cocaine, or polydrug use, even ...

Loneliness is considered a growing public health threat in the United States. Former surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy has even described loneliness as an "epidemic" plaguing the country. On Tuesday, ...

A study has found that the effects of divorce or separation can continue for decades, into old age. In particular, older ...

Loneliness is a significant biopsychosocial stressor with a mortality risk comparable to smoking more than 15 cigarettes a day and more harmful than alcoholism, obesity, and lack of physical activity.

Loneliness is common in older adults, and the mental and physical health risks associated with the condition are difficult ...

An international joint study led by Juntendo University and the Japan Institute for Health Security (JIHS) was published ...

Share on Pinterest Social isolation and loneliness are both associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality, a large new study finds. izusek/Getty Images Social isolation and loneliness are ...