“The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, and even ...

Most people experience periods of loneliness, isolation or solitude in their lives. But these are different things, and the ...

Sometimes a text message can hit like a dodgeball to the face. My most recent one came while I was shopping for a Sea-Doo. I ...

Spending evenings alone, binge-watching shows and ordering takeout might sound ideal, but it could actually shorten your life.

Sipping a brew and speaking to those who served in the Armed Forces is where we spend the latest episode of the Parched Pea ...

A new study has found that for older adults receiving in-home care, loneliness doesn’t increase the risk of death. The ...

A WHO report finds 17% of the global population suffers from loneliness, causing over 871,000 deaths yearly. It urges stronger social ties and warns of the digital impact on human connection.

Everyone feels lonely sometimes—but when that feeling lingers, it can silently erode our health and happiness. The World Health Organization (WHO) now warns that chronic loneliness affects one in six ...

Commission on Social Connection has released its global report revealing that 1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by ...

Loneliness is a growing crisis, and while Silicon Valley promotes AI companions, research suggests an older, simpler solution ...

The senior loneliness epidemic isn’t just a mental health crisis — it has serious physical and cognitive consequences. These ...