Even in the best of times, loneliness can contribute to psychological issues—depression, anxiety—and physical health problems whose effects on mortality rank with smoking 10-plus cigarettes a day. In the worst, like the ...
Apr 28, 2023
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A new analysis suggests that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. dog and cat owners became closer to their pets, and a complex relationship unfolded between pet ownership, stress, and loneliness. Niwako Ogata and Hsin-Yi ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Common wisdom suggests that a core difference between solitude and loneliness is choice. Whereas a person who appreciates solitude might choose to enjoy a quiet night in or a solo trip abroad, a lonely person may feel disconnected ...
Apr 7, 2023
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Humans are social animals. We might define ourselves as introverts, but the survival of our species rests on safety in community. Loneliness unleashes excess stress hormones, causing an elevated heart rate, and increased ...
Mar 27, 2023
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Older South Australians should sit down for community lunches regularly to combat social isolation that may become a serious health risk as they age, according to new research.
Mar 14, 2023
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Loneliness can often contribute to depression in expectant and new mothers, finds a new review of evidence led by UCL researchers.
Feb 28, 2023
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Volunteering not only fulfills a sense of purpose for older adults by helping others, it also can alleviate loneliness, especially when volunteering more than 100 hours per year, according to a University of Michigan study.
Feb 13, 2023
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Studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but less has been known about their specific connection with heart failure. A new study published in JACC: Heart ...
Feb 1, 2023
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Some people might remember the days of coming back from school eager to call a friend, sometimes sitting for hours talking about anything and everything. However, today most young people rarely call each other. The very idea ...
Jan 30, 2023
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With data from the Mason: Health Starts Here study, researchers found that students reporting a higher level of loneliness also reported a higher level of sedentary behavior and low activity.
Jan 20, 2023
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