The world may be more connected than ever, but as many as half — or 166 million Americans — currently experience significant loneliness, according to a report from the Surgeon General. Over the past ...

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Over the past few years, experts have been sounding the alarm over how much time Americans spend alone. These trends coincided with the surgeon general's 2023 declaration of a loneliness epidemic, ...

It's no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has taken an immense toll on the mental health of Americans. Depression rates tripled last spring — 27.8% of adults reported feeling depressive symptoms, ...

If you feel like you're surrounded by people but still utterly alone; you're not the only one. Admitting to feeling lonely can be incredibly daunting, but it's a powerful step towards a healthier and ...

Darren DeMatoff, 57, had an interesting realization a few years ago: Many of his close friends were up to 30 years younger. And then it dawned on him why: They'd met in a running group. “Running is a ...

Researchers at the UOC have conducted a review of the risks and potential of using systems such as Alexa or Google Home, which are already present in many homes, to reduce feelings of loneliness ...

The abrupt change to a more remote and isolated work experience has been jarring for many. Loneliness in the workplace is yet another symptom of COVID-19 employers must grapple with when addressing ...

Let's talk about health and well-being for a few minutes. Often, when we talk about the issues that most concern the leading figures charged with addressing the nation's health, we think about excess ...