Oxytocin, commonly known as the ‘bonding’ or ‘cuddle’ hormone, can reduce acute feelings of loneliness in group therapy sessions for chronic loneliness. The hormone shows promise as a supportive tool ...

A few years ago, the surgeon general declared that there was a loneliness crisis in the U.S. "Social disconnection," as the 2023 announcement explained, is a public health concern because it can ...

Recent research shows that loneliness is on the rise. Meanwhile, debates about a loneliness epidemic and who among us is loneliest are dominating conversation, and experts continue to investigate who ...

Interventions designed to reduce loneliness can be effective, but do not yet offer a complete solution to what is becoming a worldwide public health problem, according to research published in the ...

Bought something to beat a lonely day? Research reveals a hidden trap: Loneliness fuels materialism, which deepens loneliness ...