Loneliness can be dangerous. And the holidays for many can be a breeding ground for the kind of aching loneliness that causes both mental and physical issues. “Increased risk for cardiovascular ...

Read about how our community on copes with loneliness on Valentine's Day and how to put their ideas into action.

What many consider “the most wonderful time of the year,” is anything but for four in 10 adults over the age of 45, according to new research about loneliness conducted by AARP. “We did the poll in ...

A local nurse practitioner says the holiday can celebrate all types of love, not just romance.

New research from AARP shows that 40% of adults age 45 and older say they are lonely. And while loneliness can strike at any age in older adulthood, it is most prevalent among people in their 40s and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., with 40% of adults over 45 reporting feeling lonely, a recent AARP study shows. Dr. Sue ...

MADISON, Wis. — A new study from AARP revealed that four in 10 adults over 45 feel lonely, a sentiment that Heather Nawrocki, AARP's vice president of experiences and connections, says can be ...

New research from AARP shows 4 in 10 adults over the age of 45 report feeling lonely and nearly half of those adults say they have fewer friends than they did five years ago. As the holidays approach ...

It’s a happy holiday for many Iowans, but some of us are alone and feeling there’s little to be joyful about. New studies are finding people who are lonely and obese may be at risk for larger problems ...

Is workplace loneliness ruining your productivity An expert explains how social isolation at work damages mental health and work quality and how employees can cope with this challenge ...