Isolation is not our normal state. That fact has become abundantly clear these past few months as we have been relegated to socializing less frequently and using virtual means when we do. And while ...

Loneliness is not merely an emotional state; it acts as a physiological stressor that increases risks for heart disease and ...

Combat isolation by embracing dance, a powerful tool for depression relief that outperforms traditional walking or yoga. This neurochemical symphony releases dopamine and oxytocin, synchronizing brain ...

Illinois teens are turning to alcohol and drug use at alarming rates. New research published May 8 from the University of Illinois finds that alcohol use among Illinois teens is now double the ...

Ketamine can effectively treat depression, but whether depressed patients with alcohol use disorder can safely use ketamine repeatedly remains unclear clinically. To investigate this possibility, ...

Why your brain craves connection—and what happens without it Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Spending too much time alone can make even basic social interactions feel awkward or even exhausting.

Older adults who are socially isolated and digitally excluded experienced a 60% higher risk of depression, according to a January study published in Medicine. Additionally, physical function outcomes ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – An event in Springfield on Saturday aimed to bring the community together, and combat depression and social isolation among seniors ahead of Thanksgiving. Dozens attended ...