Not all feelings of isolation are created equal. Different states of being or situations give rise to different kinds of loneliness. Once we've pinpointed the particular type we're experiencing, it ...

Different people have different reasons for preferring solitude, but that preference could also say a surprising amount about ...

In a time when technology facilitates much of our social connection (especially since the pandemic), many of us have found ourselves in seasons of loneliness. We can interact with dozens of people a ...

Loneliness has worsened during the COVID epidemic, and its consequences have, too. Source: Leroy Skalstad/Pixabay Why loneliness hurts Loneliness is a painful emotion. It tends to be worse among ...

By 2030, an estimated 10 million Californians will be over the age of 60 — one-quarter of the state population. Anticipating ...

A recent study found that excessive binge watching, or "binge-watching addiction," may be associated with loneliness. Here's ...

Few people anticipate the risk of loneliness when retiring abroad. Understandably, older Americans planning a happy ...

A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment. The latest findings aren’t surprising given the emerging research linking loneliness to poor health. Loneliness ...

Increased loneliness during adolescence is associated with various health and well-being outcomes, including an increased risk for asthma and depression, in adulthood. Researchers conducted a ...