Dame Maggie Smith of Downton Abbey fame once said: “There’s a difference between solitude and loneliness.” For Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the therapist with a thick German accent who taught Americans to ...

The relationship between social connections and cognitive abilities is a complex one, particularly during the perimenopausal period when women transition from the reproductive period to menopause. A ...

“I administered cocaine and ended up discovering the source of loneliness.” Said two MIT neuroscientists, Kay Tye, and Gillian Matthews. By accident, in 2012, Matthews and Tye stumbled across the ...

Why your brain craves connection—and what happens without it Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Social isolation can increase feelings of depression and anxiety. People who are socially isolated ...

While loneliness has been tied to higher disease risks, new genetic findings reveal it might be more of a warning signal than a direct trigger, reshaping our understanding of its true health impact.

The idea that loneliness leads to certain health conditions is now being called into question. Although loneliness is associated with a range of negative physical health outcomes, including an ...

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Cuffing season is upon us, and so is seasonal depression. According to licensed psychotherapist Jenet Dove, addressing “loneliness” can be difficult as it is not one-dimensional. She believes that ...

It’s a painful paradox: We struggle with epidemic levels of loneliness on a planet inhabited by almost 8 billion other people. Loneliness and social isolation are major health concerns, with ...

The pursuit of independence is deeply American. But, even if inadvertently, it’s fueling disabled people's loneliness.

The world is currently witnessing a loneliness epidemic. People, even in the age of social media, are feeling lonelier and more isolated than ever. This is the tragic truth of today’s world. Did you ...