Background Sarcopenia is a major age-related health condition that remains inadequately recognised as a public health concern ...

Scientists know that social isolation can alter brain structure and lead to the breakdown of myelin, the fatty coating that insulates nerve fibers in the brain. But they don't yet know exactly how or ...

Among adults with chronic liver disease, social isolation from living alone was associated with a 40% increased risk for all-cause mortality and with greater odds of food and healthcare-related ...

In today’s fast-paced world, loneliness and social isolation are becoming increasingly common. While many think of isolation as an emotional struggle, research shows it can also harm our physical ...

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 ...

Periods of prolonged social isolation have long been associated with difficult emotions and, in some cases, with the ...

A study has found that adolescents become highly motivated to seek rewards after just a few hours of social isolation. This may be beneficial in driving them towards social interaction, but when ...

This summer marks the 25th anniversary of Harvard sociologist Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone, the groundbreaking book that first sounded alarms about America's growing social disconnection. Putnam ...