Loneliness can be dangerous. And the holidays for many can be a breeding ground for the kind of aching loneliness that causes both mental and physical issues. “Increased risk for cardiovascular ...

Loneliness can cause symptoms of anxiety and depression and can increase our risk of heart disease and dementia. With how connected smart devices have us, loneliness isn't something that comes to the ...

The more I've learned about happiness, the more I've come to believe that loneliness is a terrible, common, and important obstacle to consider. A while back, after reading John Cacioppo's fascinating ...

What many consider “the most wonderful time of the year,” is anything but for four in 10 adults over the age of 45, according to new research about loneliness conducted by AARP. “We did the poll in ...

New research from AARP shows that 40% of adults age 45 and older say they are lonely. And while loneliness can strike at any age in older adulthood, it is most prevalent among people in their 40s and ...

MADISON, Wis. — A new study from AARP revealed that four in 10 adults over 45 feel lonely, a sentiment that Heather Nawrocki, AARP's vice president of experiences and connections, says can be ...

Loneliness hurts — literally. From higher health care bills to worsened productivity, being lonely can affect all aspects of life. And although we may be more digitally connected than ever, loneliness ...

Everyone from time to time has felt lonely. Physically, you feel hollow and empty inside. As if something is missing within you. Emotionally, you feel alone, sad and untethered. For some, loneliness ...

It’s a happy holiday for many Iowans, but some of us are alone and feeling there’s little to be joyful about. New studies are finding people who are lonely and obese may be at risk for larger problems ...

As South African universities embrace a new academic year, a growing wave of loneliness grips first-year students. Discover practical strategies to combat feelings of isolation in an increasingly ...