Loneliness affects millions of people worldwide, often hiding behind smiles and social media posts. Recognizing the signs of ...

Social isolation can negatively affect mental and physical health, even for short periods of time. Here's how you can stay healthy while isolated.

The epidemic of loneliness poses a grave threat to public health, just as obesity, social media, or substance abuse does. Occasional loneliness is usually not problematic, as almost everyone ...

Loneliness affects people of any age, but rates are higher among teenagers. Are social media and smartphones making the problem worse? One in 6 people worldwide are affected by loneliness, and the ...

Kirtland Elementary and Middle schools recently held their annual Start with Hello weeks, continuing their involvement in a national program intended to reduce social isolation. Kirtland Middle School ...

Every day, the senior center at the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers in Cambridge offers an assortment of activities. About 40 participants play dominoes, color in coloring books and take ...

Schizoid personality disorder is an uncommon mental health condition characterized by self-isolation, detachment, and ...

People in their 50s show signs of addiction to ultra-processed foods, including cravings and repeated attempts to stop ...