Young children who experience social isolation are at risk of being diagnosed with ADHD and face loneliness as adults, a new study reports.
Children who experience loneliness before the age of 12 are more likely to experience stress in early adulthood which leads to an increased risk of an unhealthy relationship with alcohol.
Researchers discuss the detrimental psychological, physical, and economic impact of loneliness.
Feeling lonely for extended periods of time was associated with more rapid memory decline in those aged over 65.
Loneliness, restless sleep, and unhappiness have a significant effect on biological aging, a new study reports.
Higher rates of loneliness were associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes during a twenty-year follow-up, a new study reveals.
Expectations of what a person expects from an interpersonal relationship change significantly as we age. Researchers say that many people still feel lonely, even when they don't spend too much time alone.
Attending sports events has a positive impact on two measures of well-being; it helps improve life satisfaction and also reduces feelings of loneliness.