As teens spend less time with their friends in person, scientists are beginning to uncover how isolation may affect the ...

Social isolation has a direct causal impact on how quickly cognitive function declines in later life, independent of whether someone feels lonely.

Obesity has long been associated with numerous physical health effects, including heart disease and cancer, but a new study says social isolation might be one of the worst effects from being obese. A ...

Social isolation is defined as a state in which an individual has few or infrequent social contacts. Comparatively, loneliness is perceived isolation that is disturbing for an individual. Although ...

One of the most important consequences of society’s response to COVID-19 was the clear demonstration that our need for social interactions is as fundamental as our need for proper nutrition and ...