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

Discover why humans fear being alone due to biology, culture, and modern life, and find practical strategies to embrace ...

I turned 58 last month, and I’ve never felt more alone. Not dramatically alone. Not crying-on-the-floor alone. Just quietly, persistently isolated in a way I’ve never experienced before. My kids are ...

Why your brain craves connection—and what happens without it Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Social isolation can increase feelings of depression and anxiety. People who are socially isolated ...

More than 16 million Americans who are 65 or older are living alone, but the depth of their experiences is largely unknown. This is according to a recent story published by KFF Health News. “This ...

We're facing an epidemic of loneliness, and many people are grappling with the consequences. For several years now, we've been hearing that there is an epidemic of loneliness in our country, largely ...

If you’d asked me prior to 2018 if I still knew all the music I listened to during my teenage years, I’d have answered, “Sure, I remember those bands.” Asked whether I remembered whole albums, I would ...