Loneliness may be harmful to our daily health, according to a new study focused on understanding the subtleties of loneliness and how variations in daily feelings of loneliness effect short- and ...

In the wake of the surgeon general’s warning about a loneliness epidemic, a study by Penn State researchers finds social connection may influence physical health and well-being The work, published in ...

Loneliness and cognitive performance were related in the short term for older adults, according to a new study. For years, research has shown that older adults who are lonely are at greater risk for ...

For years, research has shown that older adults who are lonely are at greater risk for cognitive decline and conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Those studies, however, generally treated loneliness ...

We often think of aging as a natural process—our bodies slow down, our hair grays, and we may need more rest than we used to. But what if one of the most powerful influences on how we age isn’t ...