National survey data shows loneliness is widespread on college campuses—and linked to belonging, mental health and ...

Loneliness can cause symptoms of anxiety and depression and can increase our risk of heart disease and dementia. With how connected smart devices have us, loneliness isn't something that comes to the ...

But scientists are now warning that loneliness is more than just an emotion. It can shape the way the brain reacts, processes information, and even protects ...

Chronic loneliness is not only harmful to mental health but also to physical health. It has some other surprising consequences. We all need time alone, those moments to recharge, whether a few hours a ...

This science piece is a winning entry for a nationwide science journalism competition by Raffles Institution students. Read ...

Background Sarcopenia is a major age-related health condition that remains inadequately recognised as a public health concern ...

Loneliness is not merely an emotional state; it acts as a physiological stressor that increases risks for heart disease and ...

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In a world that is more connected than ever, a silent epidemic is taking its toll. Overall, 1 in 3 US adults report chronic loneliness — a condition so detrimental that it rivals smoking and obesity ...

A new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships suggests that engaging in daily reading may help ...

According to a recent paper by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), more than one-third of adults aged 45 and older feel lonely, and nearly one-fourth of adults aged ...