The report underscores that being lonely or socially isolated is a health threat that rivals smoking — estimating it to be ...

Stress and isolation are at all-time highs, harming our health and relationships. How societal choices are driving loneliness ...

Just eight hours of social isolation has the same immediate, dramatic impact on your energy levels and mood as going eight hours without food. If you were surprised when Vivek Murthy declared ...

Social isolation is a major and prevalent health problem among community-dwelling older adults, leading to numerous detrimental health conditions. With a high prevalence, and an increasing number ...

Social isolation is as detrimental to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Today, on the occasion of International Day For Older Persons, let's spread awareness on helping older adults overcome ...

Genetic isolation is generally considered to be a disadvantage for a gene pool’s population fitness. “It’s always a good thing for a population to be in contact with other populations ...

Two charities have launched an initiative to help unpaid carers struggling with poor mental health and social isolation because of their responsibilities. Open Mental Health (OMS) and the ...

Among adults with four or more health risk factors, 38% said they were in poor or only fair health, according to the new report.

It's chance for people to come out to meet people and to socialise. "It's about reducing social isolation." Volunteer Edna Hughes, who serves up the breakfast, said: "I love meeting all the different ...

A NEW café has opened its doors in Warrington to help support people with mental health conditions. Making Space, the health and social care charity, has relaunched its Warrington Day Service on Allen ...