loneliness

Passive consumption of social media seems to reinforce feelings of disconnection, according to a JRC policy brief which examines the relationship between social media use and loneliness.Social media has become an inescapable…
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Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates, but that still means more than one third of people age 50 to 80 feel lonely, and nearly as many feel isolated, a new national study…
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European study reveals that retirees feel less lonely over time, with new social activities and personal connections helping reduce isolation—especially for women and highly educated retirees. Study: The impact of retirement…
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A recent study reveals that social isolation and loneliness are linked to lower intake of essential micronutrients in older adults, raising concerns about their impact on healthy aging and the need for targeted dietary…
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New research led by Florida State University College of Medicine faculty quantified the association between loneliness and dementia by analyzing data from more than 600,000 people around the world -; the largest study of its…
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Lonely people are more likely to take medication for depression, psychosis and other mental health disorders. We have found a correlation between loneliness and several mental health problems." Rubén…
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A recent study published in the journal Health Psychology examines the impact of daily loneliness on physical health in middle age. Study: Loneliness dynamics and physical health symptomology among midlife adults in daily…
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