Loneliness: It was a widespread problem in the U.S. before the pandemic, but COVID-19 made it worse, forcing people into isolation and social distancing protocols. It's been one of the biggest ...

A new survey says nearly 1 in 4 adults across the world feel very or fairly lonely, as officials warn of a loneliness epidemic. It may seem like you're the only person in the world when you're feeling ...

A study of nearly 400,000 home care recipients found that lonely older adults had an 18-23% lower risk of dying within a year compared to non-lonely peers The findings contradict previous research on ...

Loneliness is a deeply personal feeling. Some people might experience this emotion from being physically alone. For others, it might arise from feeling disconnected from or unfulfilled by the people ...