By introducing “chat checkouts” that prioritise conversation over speed, a Dutch supermarket has turned the checkout from a ...

America has a loneliness epidemic, but for aging people, social isolation has grave health consequences, including an increase in the risk for dementia.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The analysis found a 1.42 hazard ratio for mortality among patients with arthritis reporting social isolation.

Tim Brogan runs Gourmet Shakes N Snacks and said he had seen a "phenomenal" change in social behaviour over the past decade ...

Social isolation may accelerate cognitive decline later in life, reported a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology. “As Alzheimer’s is a leading cause of death for older adults in the ...

Loneliness and social isolation among community-dwelling older adults are complex issues with the ability to affect physical, mental and social well-being. To support older adults, approaches must ...

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 ...

An expert on leisure and recreation says social isolation can cause a slew of impacts to your mental, physical and emotional ...

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 ...

During the height of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, residents at Card Home for the Aged in Willimantic often gathered in the dining room to sing their favorite songs from the 1960s, like “Brown Eyed Girl ...

Romantic love may come and go, but finding the Thelma to your Louise is forever. Friends—besties, squads, workplace buddies, college roommates—play a unique role in our lives. They're companions and ...