loneliness
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Loneliness, isolation from family, and depression can be particularly devastating for the elderly, and antidepressants only go so far.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Loneliness and social isolation are often considered important risk factors for dementia.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
“Being alone means you don’t have social connection. Loneliness is the subjective feeling that you don’t have the social connections you want,” Nobel says.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
Loneliness and social isolation are associated with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, according to a 2021 Annals of Behavioral Medicine study, which can increase your risk of premature death.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025
“We can’t do that, either,” she said, and her voice was as sad and lost as Loneliness.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
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