Social isolation has a direct causal impact on how quickly cognitive function declines in later life, independent of whether someone feels lonely.

Humans are tribal creatures. We are made to belong to things — families, churches, communities, clubs, subcultures, teams, et cetera. Individuals deprived of these natural sources of belonging and ...

Why your brain craves connection—and what happens without it Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Social isolation can increase feelings of depression and anxiety. People who are socially isolated ...

MINNEAPOLIS – Older people who have little social contact with others may be more likely to have loss of overall brain volume, and in areas of the brain affected by dementia, than people with more ...

Social isolation may accelerate cognitive decline later in life, reported a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology. “As Alzheimer’s is a leading cause of death for older adults in the ...

Maintaining friendships and other social connections may be vital for keeping your brain in shape as you age. A large new study suggests that older adults who are more isolated face a greater risk of ...

(CNN) -- If you're lonely or socially isolated, you might have a higher risk of early death, according to a large new study. There have been many studies on the associations between social isolation, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The adjusted mortality hazard ratio was 1.35 in the group with vs. without social isolation. Researchers found a ...

Symptoms of myasthenia gravis that affect your facial expressions, speech, and ability to swallow can cause feelings of self-consciousness that may lead to social isolation. These tips can help.