Researchers report social isolation is linked to changes in brain structures and increased risks of developing mental health disorders.
Higher levels of cortical amyloid levels linked to loneliness and an increased Alzheimer's risk, according to a new study.
Researchers discuss the detrimental psychological, physical, and economic impact of loneliness.
Researchers report a gentle touch from another person can help to soothe the pain of social exclusion.
Loneliness alters how the brain represents relationships, a new study reports.
According to a new study, the risk for feeling lonely is partially due to genetics and these genes are also associated with neuroticism and depression.
Feeling lonely for extended periods of time was associated with more rapid memory decline in those aged over 65.
According to a new study, negative interactions on social media may increase feelings of loneliness and social isolation in young adults.
Emotional support animals provide quantifiable benefits for people with mental health problems who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
Researchers provide further evidence that social isolation can increase the risk of developing dementia in older people.
Linguistic analytic models found users who tweet about loneliness post significantly more frequently about mental health concerns, relationship problems, and insomnia.
People experience loneliness differently in adult life, depending on their age. The strongest association with loneliness is feeling excluded from society.
