Study: Mid-life loneliness serves as risk factor for death later
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 14, 2023
Loneliness in mid-to-later life is a risk factor for death later in life, a new study finds. Authors of the research wrote that loneliness may be a target for programs to improve life expectancy.
Lack of visits from family, friends linked to higher risk for dying
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 10, 2023
Pay attention to older people who don’t get a lot of visitors. The lack of interaction from family and friends is linked to a higher risk for dying, according to a study published in BMC Medicine on...
Loneliness linked to Parkinson’s disease development, researchers say
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 03, 2023
A new study has linked loneliness to an increased risk for being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The link was seen across different demographic groups, and it also existed despite risk factors like...
Combat loneliness by raising resilience factors, study says
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 18, 2023
When older people expand their social networks, engage in activities and use technology — upping their “resilience factors” — it can reduce their risk of loneliness and all the health ailments...
Study: Insomnia, loneliness are linked
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 08, 2023
Loneliness is linked to insomnia, a new study finds. But this isn’t the first evidence that shows an association between them. That said, dealing with loneliness could help people with their sleep woes,...
Isolation, loneliness linked to death
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2023
Being socially disconnected from others can have big implications on physical health. A new report that reviewed existing research showed how social isolation and loneliness, specifically, can raise your...
Finding a purpose can lower risk of loneliness in older adults, study shows
By
C. Max Bachmann
Jun 29, 2023
Having a sense of purpose in life can offer “potent protection” against loneliness, which can be a health hazard for seniors, investigators say.
Surgeon general tags loneliness as next public health threat
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Alicia Lasek
May 03, 2023
The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared loneliness, a condition linked to health comorbidities and premature death, an American epidemic requiring national action.
Seniors’ loneliness increased in face of social distancing, U.K. study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 18, 2022
A host of factors made certain seniors more susceptible to loneliness when pandemic social restrictions were introduced, but tech-facilitated contact helped, investigators say.
Long-term loneliness tied to risk for memory decline
Aug 08, 2022
The link between cumulative loneliness and memory loss is stronger among those aged 65 years and older, investigators have found.