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Long-term loneliness associated with higher risk of stroke: Study

Tuesday, June 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Middle-age and older adults with long-term loneliness are at higher risk of stroke than those who do not report being lonely, according to a new study published in the journal eClinicalMedicine on Monday.Researchers found the risk of stroke among lonely adults... Read More.

Bisexual, transgender adults nearly twice as likely to experience loneliness: CDC

Friday, June 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Bisexual and transgender adults are more likely to face loneliness than straight and cisgender adults, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study published Thursday.Researchers looked at data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System—which collects information... Read More.

More than 4,000 additional robotic pets to be given to seniors in New York to combat loneliness

Saturday, June 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, when Helen was in... Read More.

US surgeon general warns about the dangers of loneliness

Wednesday, June 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared a national loneliness and social isolation epidemic throughout the country.He warned that about half of U.S. adults are experiencing considerable levels of loneliness, which can affect physical, mental and societal healthTo mark... Read More.

Doctors say loneliness and social isolation should be discussed in health visits

Saturday, June 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Physicians are calling for primary care doctors to ask patients about loneliness and social isolation at routine health checks and when managing chronic diseases as emerging research suggests it could be just as important as checking blood pressure, heart health and... Read More.

Men’s retreat program aims to address growing male loneliness

Thursday, June 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tucked away from the main roads in Twentynine Palms, California, is a desert oasis. It's at The Campbell House that the palm trees and greenery thrive amid the hot, unrelenting sun. It's also where some 30 men have gathered for a... Read More.

US Surgeon General calls for action regarding the ongoing ‘epidemic of loneliness and isolation’

Tuesday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory on Tuesday calling attention to the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation and lack of connection in the United States.“Lacking connection increases the risk for premature death to more than 60%. Put simply, this... Read More.

As US reels from multiple mass shootings, can loneliness be a trigger for violence?

Thursday, January 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- There is a loneliness epidemic in the United States -- and it experts told ABC News it may be triggering violence.In California, there have been three shootings in as many days, tied to a perpetrator who may have exhibited signs of... Read More.

Brad Pitt talks quitting smoking, loneliness in candid new interview

Wednesday, June 22 by ABC News

Brad Pitt got candid in an interview for the August issue of GQ.The Oscar winner, 58, opened up about where he sees himself in his career, feelings of loneliness, and how he has put his health first by quitting smoking... Read More.

Elliot Page says ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ helped him overcome loneliness, shame and self-hatred

Tuesday, August 24 by ABC News

Elliot Page says the film But I'm a Cheerleader helped him overcome loneliness, shame and self-hatred. The Umbrella Academy star was honored with Outfest's Achievement Award on Sunday and in his acceptance speech spoke about the importance of representation, especially while growing up, according to

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