Loneliness is often described as a simple absence—of people, of connection, of companionship. But two new studies suggest it ...

Social isolation and loneliness are linked to increased risks for coronary heart disease and heart failure, affecting ...

A new study finds loneliness increases the risk of dementia in the elderly by more than 30% and general cognitive impairment by 15%. In today’s Vital Signs, KERA’s Sam Baker explores why and how with ...

The likelihood for subjective cognitive decline was significantly elevated in perimenopausal women who reported loneliness, ...

Europe is spending billions to fight loneliness, but the ruler is broken. Different measures give wildly different answers.

A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that limiting social media use to one hour per day ...

Loneliness is more than an uncomfortable feeling—research links it to measurable health risks, including increased likelihood of earlier mortality. Yet here’s what makes addressing loneliness ...

Growing older brings meaning and fulfillment — but it also comes with shifting relationships, health changes, and new responsibilities. If you’re feeling lonelier than you used to, you’re far from ...