Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., with 40% of adults over 45 reporting feeling lonely, a recent AARP study shows. Dr.

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 ...

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While Valentine’s Day ads and social expectations can heighten the emotion, the heartache of loneliness can occur anytime. “Loneliness can increase around any holiday or any day,” says Lena Redkina, a ...

We humans have a compelling need to be social. We need close relationships in our lives and when we feel disconnected or isolated from the people we love, the result is the troubling state we call ...

We all feel lonely at times. Perhaps you felt isolated or alone in your family of origin—and still do. Maybe you experience loneliness within your peer group or work environment. You may want a close ...

Dr. Theresa Wee, a pediatrician, joined Living808 to address loneliness, which the World Health Organization has labeled a global health threat. With one in two Americans reporting feelings of ...

Simple conversations, time to listen, and social referrals can ease loneliness among vulnerable patients during the festive seasons.

After all the initial excitement of living abroad fades, many find themselves feeling lonely and isolated. These are common challenges when moving to a new and very different country. The key to ...

Around the globe, about 1 in 4 adults says they're lonely. And the consequences of long-term social disconnection can be dire — everything from an increased risk of heart attacks to dementia and ...

Dr. Oz shares insights on how loneliness affects your health. He shares two great tips to fight loneliness by reconnecting and learning new things. #shorts ...