A family member recently contracted COVID-19 in France. He responded to concerned messages: “At least I have good WIFI while recuperating.” The need for connectivity was never greater than during the ...

I was not aware of the epidemic of loneliness until speaking on the subject and receiving hundreds of responses. This is a matter of life and death. Technology and social media have connected the ...

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We've all felt lonely at some point in our lives, whether during the COVID-19 pandemic, an illness, or after losing a family member. People can even feel lonely even when surrounded by others. In 2023 ...

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