Not all feelings of isolation are created equal. Different states of being or situations give rise to different kinds of loneliness. Once we've pinpointed the particular type we're experiencing, it ...

Loneliness has worsened during the COVID epidemic, and its consequences have, too. Source: Leroy Skalstad/Pixabay Why loneliness hurts Loneliness is a painful emotion. It tends to be worse among ...

In a time when technology facilitates much of our social connection (especially since the pandemic), many of us have found ourselves in seasons of loneliness. We can interact with dozens of people a ...

Increased loneliness during adolescence is associated with various health and well-being outcomes, including an increased risk for asthma and depression, in adulthood. Researchers conducted a ...

Pooled results from nine cohorts of 1 million people show loneliness raises type 2 diabetes risk by 32%; asking ‘Do you feel lonely?’ could inform preventive care.

Few people anticipate the risk of loneliness when retiring abroad. Understandably, older Americans planning a happy ...

SIEGEN, Germany — When 72-year-old Maria lost her husband of 45 years, her three adult children rallied around her like never before. They called daily, visited weekly, and made sure she never ate ...