Most people assume agoraphobia is simply a fear of open spaces. In reality, the condition is far more layered. Although often ...

Social isolation significantly increases the risk of mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address this issue.

Loneliness and isolation have serious ramifications for older adults. Studies have shown that social disconnection can have ...

New interventions are needed to support the social world of assisted living residents to promote a sense of belonging, according to the authors of a newly published study that found that loneliness is ...

Loneliness and social isolation among community-dwelling older adults are complex issues with the ability to affect physical, mental and social well-being. To support older adults, approaches must ...

People reporting a high level of loneliness, but not those with social isolation, had elevated risk for developing valvular ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Both loneliness and social isolation were associated with a higher risk for glaucoma. Participants who were ...

Romantic love may come and go, but finding the Thelma to your Louise is forever. Friends—besties, squads, workplace buddies, college roommates—play a unique role in our lives. They're companions and ...

A few years ago, the surgeon general of the United States rang the alarm on loneliness by stating that it is as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and more dangerous than obesity [1]. Loneliness ...

Local chefs are coming together for a Chopped-style showdown to support the Berkshire Food Project (BFP) on Friday, May 8, ...