Loneliness/social isolation isn’t just a transient emotion or situation, it’s turned into a global crisis with serious public health consequences. In 2023, then–US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, ...

To stay healthy, many of us know to eschew cigarettes, moderate alcohol intake, follow a sensible diet, and exercise regularly. But soon, your doctor might also ask: “How many people do you see in a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . More adults with vs. without COPD experienced social isolation and loneliness. Depression and at least one ...

Loneliness and social isolation among community-dwelling older adults are complex issues with the ability to affect physical, mental and social well-being. To support older adults, approaches must ...

A recent study published in PNAS explores the effects of social isolation in adults 50 years of age and older. Study: Changes in well-being among socially isolated older people during the COVID-19 ...

Researchers identify key proteins and pathways connecting social relationships to cardiovascular disease, stroke, and mortality, paving the way for targeted interventions. Study: Plasma proteomic ...

Hearing loss affects more than just your ears — it can lead to isolation, mental fatigue, and even depression. Social withdrawal has real health risks, including higher chances of falls, cognitive ...

Social isolation significantly increases the risk of mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address this issue.

A new article examines how social isolation, loneliness and frailty affect one another and the bidirectional relationship they exert as an individual gets older. hey found that physical frailty can be ...

Interventions to help with loneliness and social isolation may put people with obesity at a lower risk for health complications, according to a new study published January 22 in JAMA Network Open.