A study has explained the link between loneliness and poor health. Representational Image/Pixabay Loneliness, a silent epidemic haunting the world, has been linked to poor health and even early death.

Feeling connected, even in small ways, helps combat the emotional toll that loneliness can take on mental well-being. Research published in The Journals of Gerontology found that any type of ...

Social isolation and loneliness have long been linked to adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and premature death. However, the biologic underpinnings of ...

Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become alarmingly common. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that these feelings ...

We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings of ...

Loneliness is the feeling of being socially isolated or not having social needs met. If a person is lonely, they may be more likely to experience depression. Additionally, depression may lead to ...

While social isolation and loneliness are known to be linked to poor health, the study, published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, provides evidence of biological processes by which social ...

Loneliness is more likely to cause depression if one keeps ruminating on how lonely they are. This is the essence of a study by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) that has therapeutic implications ...