A large US study using causal modeling shows that lowering social isolation, not just addressing loneliness, could play a key role in preserving cognitive health as people age. Study: Disentangling ...

Social experience sculpts the teenage brain. Source: iStock/pixelfit Humans are fundamentally social, and perhaps never more so than in adolescence when hanging out with friends is the top priority ...

Social isolation and loneliness were prevalent even before the COVID-19 pandemic, when nearly 50 percent of Americans reported experiencing loneliness, feeling left out and poorly understood, and ...

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 ...

We've all felt lonely at some point in our lives, whether during the COVID-19 pandemic, an illness, or after losing a family member. People can even feel lonely even when surrounded by others. In 2023 ...

About half of all U.S. adults experience loneliness. Physicians are calling for primary care doctors to ask patients about loneliness and social isolation at routine health checks and when managing ...

Symptoms of myasthenia gravis that affect your facial expressions, speech, and ability to swallow can cause feelings of self-consciousness that may lead to social isolation. These tips can help.

OCD can have a significant impact on relationships and other aspects of daily life. Individuals may experience isolation and have reduced opportunities for social connection due to symptoms. Obsessive ...