The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about profound changes to social behaviour. While
calls to identify mental health effects that may stem from these changes should be heeded …

Purpose of review In this review, we synthesise recent research on the association between
loneliness and cardiovascular disease (CVD). We present evidence for mechanisms …

Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that
affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximately one-quarter of …

Background Social isolation, the relative absence of or infrequency of contact with different
types of social relationships, and loneliness (perceived isolation) are associated with …

Introduction Loneliness is a common, emotionally distressing experience and is associated
with adverse physical and mental health and an unhealthy lifestyle. Nevertheless, little is …

This study examines the relationships between loneliness, gender, and age for people
without and with disabilities (moderate versus severe) in Germany. Using data taken from …

Abstract Background and Aims Loneliness is associated with cigarette smoking and
problematic alcohol use. Observational evidence suggests these associations arise …

Background and aims Based on previous research, it was hypothesized that negative affect
(eg, depression, anxiety, and loneliness) and low level of emotion regulation (ie …

Background Research conducted during the COVID‐19 Pandemic has identified two co‐
occurring public health concerns: loneliness and substance use. Findings from research …

We aimed to examine the association between loneliness and developing alcohol
dependence or hazardous alcohol use. A cohort study was conducted utilizing data from a …