Jun. 8—(Family Features) As people age, many lose loved ones, find their mobility diminished and see social circles shrink. All of this can contribute to feelings of loneliness. In fact, nearly 60% of ...

Loneliness is a serious public health problem in our post-pandemic world. According to a 2023 Meta-Gallup survey across 142 countries, 24 percent of adults 15 and older reported feeling "very" or ...

MIAMI- Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the 19th and 21st United States Surgeon General, has launched “The Together Project,” a new initiative aimed at prioritizing social connection and community building across ...

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May 13 (UPI) --Could loneliness occur for some older folks because they can't hear well enough to maintain essential social connections? Hearing aids appear to be an effective method of countering an ...

Among the rising tide of loneliness and disconnection, live music is proving to be more than just a good time; it’s a powerful antidote. Whether it’s a pub gig or a stadium show, live music brings ...

Several years ago, a popular book “Bowling Alone” posited the theory that, as America’s organized social institutions—everything from clubs to attending religious services to yes, bowling—declined, ...

On a chilly Wednesday evening, the Riverside Lounge is filled with warmth, laughter and the smell of steaming food. Bowls of spaghetti, vegetables and desserts sit on the table as students, senior ...

Greetings to Mayor Roger Reinert. Your visionary leadership of our community has called us to action. You said, “We all have a part to play in Duluth’s next chapter, so don’t wait for an invitation or ...