Loneliness and social isolation are both linked to the cognitive decline a woman feels as she begins to transition into ...

Women who experienced loneliness and social isolation during menopause may have a greater risk for subjective cognitive decline.

The relationship between social connections and cognitive abilities is a complex one, particularly during the perimenopausal period when women transition from the reproductive period to menopause. A ...

Excessive social media use among college students is strongly associated with self‑reported feelings of loneliness and isolation, a University of Cincinnati study has found.

Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates, but that still means more than one third of people age 50 to 80 feel lonely, and nearly as many feel isolated ...

At our core, people are social beings. Whether we are a part of a sports team, social group or professional society, we all have the need for some type of social network. These connections give us ...

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A recent study reveals that social isolation and loneliness are linked to lower intake of essential micronutrients in older adults, raising concerns about their impact on healthy aging and the need ...

As the world continues to recover from years of COVID-19-induced social distancing and isolation, a new scoping review from the American Heart Association (AHA) sheds light on the health benefits that ...

Social prescribing may sound like a wellness buzzword, but the economic stakes are real. Social isolation among older adults ...

A study in Nature Mental Health provides evidence that depression, trauma, and loneliness drive suicidal thoughts in older adults with autistic traits. The findings indicate that targeted mental ...