loneliness

The Dose25:41How can I prevent and treat hearing loss?Martha Perusse still remembers the day two decades ago when she wore hearing aids for the first time, at the age of 48. "I picked them up and went right back to work. I was walking…

The U.S. Surgeon General says loneliness is now a public health threat so severe that it's on par with smoking and obesity. For far too many Americans, loneliness can become a painful secret, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D. said,…

Companion robots enhanced with artificial intelligence may one day help alleviate the loneliness epidemic, suggests a new report from researchers at Auckland, Duke, and Cornell Universities. Their report, appearing in the July 12 issue of…

Pride month: Coping with the various emotions that arise due to isolation is essential for maintaining the mental health of the individual. Coping with isolation and loneliness within the LGBTQ+ community is a unique journey that requires…

A new study co-authored by Patrick Hill, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences, offers an important message for our times: A sense of purpose in life -- whether it's a high-minded quest to make a difference or a simple…

In a world that thrives on constant connectivity, it's absurd how many of us feel an overwhelming sense of isolation at timesLoneliness is a sense of emptiness or sadness that can occur when we don't have the social connections we desire or…

This representational picture shows a man walking alone along a street. — Unsplash/FileSocial isolation leads to poor health outcomes, including increased mortality, cardiovascular issues, and mental health issues. Studies have…

Last month, the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General both issued health advisories. Their concerns and recommendations for teens, parents and policymakers addressed a mounting body of research that shows two…

Employees who frequently interact with artificial intelligence systems are more likely to experience loneliness that can lead to insomnia and increased after-work drinking, according to research published by the American Psychological…

The Government has admitted to the Covid Inquiry it made mistakes and caused 'profound loneliness, pain and anguish' during the pandemic.Lawyers for both the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Cabinet Office acknowledged…