When stay-at-home orders went into effect, one of the biggest concerns was loneliness. New research says COVID-19 loneliness wasn't as bad as predicted. “Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have ...

Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S. surgeon general said Tuesday in ...

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 ...

With the rise of remote work and the intense media debate around it, many have heard that loneliness is increasing and it’s bad for our health. In fact, last year, the U.S. surgeon general warned of ...

Many seniors thrived during the pandemic, drawing upon available resources and being no longer in the workforce. However, a subgroup experienced intense isolation. As people age, some seniors become ...

The public health measures implemented to control the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal social interactions, exacerbating preexisting concerns about increasing levels of social isolation and ...

The following articles explore Miami's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation and financial strain. Miami quickly implemented shutdowns in March 2020. Schools and offices moved to remote ...

A new study from Oregon State University suggests that being friends with strangers on social media may actually make you ...