Loneliness is more than an emotion. It weakens your body's defenses. Stress hormones rise, making you vulnerable. Genes linked to immunity change their behavior. Inflammation increases, raising risks ...

In a recent study published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, researchers from Canada investigated the individual and combined effects of social isolation (SI) and loneliness (LON) on memory ...

Throughout history, humans’ ability to rely on one another has been crucial to survival. Despite modern developments that help individuals live with minimal human engagement, the human need to connect ...

An analysis of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study data found that individuals with more severe depressive ...

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 ...

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant loss of life and long-lasting cultural and societal shifts. Social isolation during the pandemic has had a lasting impact on mental health, particularly ...

"There's a strong link between hearing loss and cognitive decline, social isolation, and even dementia," Dr. Gohmert said.

A survival psychologist explains the effects of social isolation on your mental health as shelter-in-place orders leave millions uncertain of the future. Our editors independently select these ...

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 ...