From a public-health standpoint, social isolation and loneliness increase the risk for heart disease by 29%, for stroke by 32% and for dementia in older adults by 50%, according to the Centers for ...

Friendships are vital to our well-being, especially as we age. To build meaningful connections in later life, try some of ...

Groups that connect elders and teens — both in real life and online — have a new sense of urgency in the loneliness epidemic.

Youth with vs without chronic pain had higher rates of anxiety and depression, which suggests a need for improved mental health treatment in this group.

Elderly people who have symptoms of depression and moderate or severe joint pain tend to show faster cognitive decline, especially in the area of ...

A recent RTL survey of nearly 20,000 Dutch citizens hows strong public support for relaxing the euthanasia laws. Currently, ...

A new Chinese study suggests that social media use can help prevent and reduce depression symptoms among middle-aged and older adults. The research, published in the international journal, ...

TIANJIN -- Using social media may help prevent or reduce the symptoms of depression among middle-aged and elderly people, ...

A comprehensive national health study reveals that older Americans demonstrated greater emotional resilience compared to ...

The organization, which was started by the daughter of a career Marine, launched a Battle Buddy Call Center last year to serve veterans nationwide.

Many people who undergo a midlife crisis also experience anxiety, depression, loss of purpose, sadness, and burnout, ...

Ms Serene Low, 58, often felt at a loss caring for her 84-year-old mother who was diagnosed with dementia in 2020. The ...