Loneliness is not merely an emotional state; it acts as a physiological stressor that increases risks for heart disease and ...

Loneliness can cause symptoms of anxiety and depression and can increase our risk of heart disease and dementia. With how connected smart devices have us, loneliness isn't something that comes to the ...

This science piece is a winning entry for a nationwide science journalism competition by Raffles Institution students. Read ...

Anxiety, lack of confidence, loneliness, worries over appearance, problematic phone use. These are problems you might expect to hear about teenagers, but the people affected here are primary school ...

New research reveals a self-reinforcing cycle: loneliness drives us toward our screens, and screen time erodes the very social capacities we need to escape loneliness. The loop is tighter than we ...

Last month’s article on loneliness was OK, but I feel I didn’t give the readers everything they expected. So, in addition to last month’s, this month’s will put the cap on loneliness. As stated, ...

But scientists are now warning that loneliness is more than just an emotion. It can shape the way the brain reacts, processes information, and even protects ...

Psychologists warn of a surge in Valentine’s Day anxiety, with loneliness, breakups, and relationship stress intensifying around February 14. Experts say social media pressure and cultural ...

In today’s hyper connected world, a paradox has emerged: loneliness is everywhere, yet often invisible. That’s according to a new study from Cigna Healthcare that reports that 57% of Americans feel ...

A recent study has found that social chatbots, an interactive form of artificial intelligence (AI), are effective in alleviating feelings of loneliness and social anxiety in university students. The ...

‘Night owls’ are more prone to developing problematic technology use, such as smartphone and social media addiction. This has a range of negative consequences including effects on academic attainment ...