Our own family-and-friend groups can strongly should us: how often we “should” be together, what we “should” do in that time, and even what we “should” or “shouldn’t” do or talk about when we’re ...

As I have written about in a previous column [i], anyone who has found themselves suddenly single for the holidays has experienced the social and emotional challenges of unexpectedly facing a season ...

In today’s hyperconnected world, loneliness has paradoxically become a growing epidemic affecting millions of people worldwide. As social media platforms continue to dominate our daily interactions, ...

Dear Annie: My mother died when I was 5, and I grew up in a very abusive childhood — abuse in every sense of the word. I’m still traumatized over my childhood and I am now 65. I ended up in what I ...

Every college cheers its students, wishing them a successful journey from start to finish. While many colleges make efforts to improve student success, such as offering advising services or fun ...

Leadership is often portrayed as a solo endeavor, but the reality is far more complex. Many CEOs experience a deep sense of isolation, which can impact their decision-making, resilience and overall ...

CINCINNATI — A new resource aimed at combating loneliness is now available in the community. Authored by Alli Patterson, a teaching pastor at Crossroads, the book titled "Blueprints to Belonging" ...

While the holidays are a time for family and friends, many Iowans can find themselves feeling secluded and lonely. New studies are finding links between people who are lonely and obese who may be at ...

A bidirectional relationship exists between having a sense of meaning in life and behavioral health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, a new study finds. This means that one can lead ...

It’s a happy holiday for many Iowans, but some of us are alone and feeling there’s little to be joyful about. New studies are finding people who are lonely and obese may be at risk for larger problems ...