Social isolation and loneliness have been pervasive public health concerns in America, especially impacting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Both mental and physical ...

Social isolation is common and associated with many adverse outcomes. The evidence regarding social isolation and mortality among middle-aged and older adults with arthritis was lacking. The study ...

Social isolation among seniors can increase the chances of admission to nursing homes, and programs to increase their socialization could reduce healthcare spending, new research shows. Research into ...

Loneliness/social isolation isn’t just a transient emotion or situation, it’s turned into a global crisis with serious public health consequences. In 2023, then–US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, ...

A new study reveals social isolation and loneliness can adversely affect mental and physical health, with researchers from the University of Wollongong (UOW) calling on Australians to look out for ...

Social isolation is a major public health concern linked to increased risk for both psychiatric and physical health conditions. Yet despite the potential consequences of social isolation, our ...

For many, keeping up with a brimming email inbox has become a chore. But for older adults, access to tools such as email and texting may help them stay socially engaged and reduce their chances of ...

A new study reveals that perceived loneliness accelerates cognitive decline and shortens lifespan, while isolation does not.

During the current pandemic, social distancing has been one tool used to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But data from a new study point to as much as a 27% increase in heart disease risk in ...