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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Loneliness affects one in five people worldwide. But a new global study also finds it varies between countries, reflecting ...

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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 ...

In a world that is more connected than ever, a silent epidemic is taking its toll. Overall, 1 in 3 US adults report chronic loneliness — a condition so detrimental that it rivals smoking and obesity ...

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, ...