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

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 ...

The BMI's flawed origins and arbitrary classifications contribute to weight stigma, harm mental health, and promote misguided ...

More than 2,000 older Swiss women won a historic lawsuit against their government this spring. The plaintiffs argued that ...

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 ...

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.

LOCAL mental health and wellbeing charities and groups can apply for grants to help tackle issues such as inequality, suicide and social isolation.

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 ...