Loneliness, an issue all too prevalent in America, is as harmful to people’s health and lifespan as smoking, high blood pressure, and obesity, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger. “Loneliness ...

Every summer, I cross the Atlantic—sometimes with students, sometimes for conferences, always to see family. In sunlit plazas and narrow alleyways, in cafés and parks, I’m reminded how human existence ...

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India, Feb. 23 -- Loneliness and social isolation are now recognised as major public health threats, prompting governments to explore technological solutions. Research from Monash University argues ...

America is in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Roughly half of all Americans reported experiencing loneliness even before COVID-19 isolated us, according to a 2023 report by the U.S. Department of ...

This piece explaining the science behind love and loneliness is by Ng Cheng Jie, 17, one of three winners of a nationwide science journalism competition – the Singapore Biology Reporting Challenge.

In the shadow of the war and the prolonged stay at home, experts warn that chronic loneliness has become a global health crisis.

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The pursuit of independence is deeply American. But, even if inadvertently, it’s fueling disabled people's loneliness.

Policymakers and families are taking stock of what worked last year, what didn’t and what still needs fixing. For millions of aging Americans and their loved ones, the conclusion is the same: Aging at ...