In a recent study published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, researchers from Canada investigated the individual and combined effects of social isolation (SI) and loneliness (LON) on memory ...

A large US study using causal modeling shows that lowering social isolation, not just addressing loneliness, could play a key role in preserving cognitive health as people age. Study: Disentangling ...

Social experience sculpts the teenage brain. Source: iStock/pixelfit Humans are fundamentally social, and perhaps never more so than in adolescence when hanging out with friends is the top priority ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Both loneliness and social isolation were associated with a higher risk for glaucoma. Participants who were ...

We've all felt lonely at some point in our lives, whether during the COVID-19 pandemic, an illness, or after losing a family member. People can even feel lonely even when surrounded by others. In 2023 ...

New research from the University of St Andrews has discovered a direct causal effect between social isolation and a faster decline in later- life cognitive function. Pathological cognitive decline is ...

In today’s world, where aging populations are growing faster than ever, one silent epidemic continues to undermine the wellbeing of older adults: social isolation. Often accompanied by loneliness, the ...

Symptoms of myasthenia gravis that affect your facial expressions, speech, and ability to swallow can cause feelings of self-consciousness that may lead to social isolation. These tips can help.