Loneliness is often described as a simple absence—of people, of connection, of companionship. But two new studies suggest it ...

Social isolation and loneliness are linked to increased risks for coronary heart disease and heart failure, affecting ...

It’s no secret that our generation is experiencing record rates of depression and isolation. Among workers aged 18-22, over 73 percent report feeling alone sometimes or always. Loneliness is a silent ...

Loneliness is something everyone experiences, but there are certain quiet traits that contribute to lonely people only getting lonelier.

Is this person feeling lonely? Or happy to be alone? Source: Sindre Fs/Pexels Being lonely is a feeling. It’s about feeling disconnected from others, not having the kind of social contact and ...

I’m not lonely, but I do call myself an extroverted introvert. When my son was younger and more easily embarrassed by me, he ...

Europe is spending billions to fight loneliness, but the ruler is broken. Different measures give wildly different answers.

Loneliness is not evenly spread, even among older adults.  Men, for instance, are more likely to be lonely than women but so ...