“It’s hard to put a price tag, if you will, on the amount of human suffering that people are experiencing right now,” Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. surgeon general, told All Things Considered in 2022, ...

New UK research suggests that bullying, family conflict, and social inequality strongly influence loneliness in adolescence, ...

The U.S. is in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. For a lot of people, the feeling is even more pronounced during the holidays. In addition to the emotional impact of chronic loneliness, it has some ...

Dog walker crosses intersection with 3 dogs and city in the background. It probably won’t come as a surprise that the gig economy has exploded in recent years, thanks in large part to the pandemic.

In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared an American epidemic of loneliness and isolation, releasing an extensive advisory on the danger that a lack of social connection causes to health.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults reporting mild, moderate or severe loneliness had higher mortality risk than those reporting low/no ...

I have had a few conversations with some folks recently who mentioned that generally speaking they are okay, but there is this underlying feeling of loneliness. Generally these feelings of loneliness ...

May 13 (UPI) --Could loneliness occur for some older folks because they can't hear well enough to maintain essential social connections? Hearing aids appear to be an effective method of countering an ...

For many, Valentine’s Day, which the country marked last week, is a beloved tradition. But for some older adults who have lost their loved ones, the holiday may bring a sense of loneliness and ...