Loneliness

Discoveries Playing alone does not necessarily mean feeling lonely, gaming study finds

Adults who played Zelda and Yoshi games reported less loneliness, though the study cannot prove the games caused it.

Health The hidden weight of loneliness on mental health and wellbeing Mac Oliveau

Health Scientists are rethinking what loneliness does to the body Rebecca Shavit

Health Major college study links heavy social media use with higher odds of loneliness Rebecca Shavit

Health Alarming levels of loneliness plague America’s middle-aged adults

Health Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke

Health The surprising link between gratitude and loneliness

Health Loneliness and social isolation pose significant risks to the elderly, study finds

Global Good Breakthrough study links better sleep to reduced loneliness

Discoveries Loneliness is highest in younger and older adulthood, study finds

Discoveries Loneliness in the Digital Age: Understanding Its Impact and Getting Connected

Discoveries Brain scans reveal that lonely people process the world in unique ways

Discoveries AI-powered robot “companions” could combat human loneliness, study finds

Discoveries Fighting loneliness by finding purpose

Discoveries Cutting down on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness

Discoveries Attending live sport improves wellbeing and reduces loneliness, study finds

Discoveries How to reduce loneliness: Meaningful activities can improve health, well-being