The rise of loneliness during the holidays poses a risk to public health across the country.
In 2024, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy highlighted loneliness as a public health crisis. And the evidence is compelling—social isolation can be just as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes daily, raising the chance of early death by nearly 30%. Yet, it feels like we’ve done very little as a society to tackle this issue. As someone […]
Jelly Roll faced intense loneliness and health issues while away from his family during the tour in Australia.
Jelly Roll Faces Challenges on Tour During his music tour in Australia, Jelly Roll encountered a significant emotional struggle. The country artist, whose real name is Jason Bradley Deford, shared that being far from his family was particularly difficult for him, especially at this stage of his life. He opened up during a recent episode […]
Bill Maher advises young men to drink more to address the loneliness issue
Bill Maher Discusses Alcohol and Loneliness in Young Men In a recent episode of “Real Time,” host Bill Maher engaged in an animated discussion with Scott Galloway, a best-selling author and professor at New York University. The conversation centered around young men’s experiences with rejection, relationships, and the issue of male loneliness. Maher expressed his […]
Thoughtful Writer Offers Insight on Men’s Loneliness Issue. I Understand Because I’ve Experienced It
Understanding the Male Loneliness Crisis The popular narrative around men today often highlights what many are calling a “loneliness crisis.” Former Atlantic writer Derek Thompson recently shared some interesting insights on Substack that challenge this notion. Thompson argues that the issue isn’t exactly about men feeling isolated. Instead, he suggests that the pleasures of online […]
AI companionship won’t solve America’s loneliness problem
Recent surveys indicate that around half of Americans feel lonely and isolated, and it appears that artificial intelligence might be filling that gap. Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, recently revealed that the company will soon offer erotica to lonely adults. Mark Zuckerberg has his own vision for the future, suggesting that lonely individuals might […]
Detroit’s automotive culture fosters community during a time of loneliness.
Detroit’s Automotive Culture Fosters Community Amid Rising Loneliness Last month, conversations with several individuals revealed that Detroit’s automotive scene is becoming a vital avenue for people to forge connections, especially as loneliness rises in the U.S. A participant noted, “It’s tough out there. With all the divisions lately, it can feel like a real challenge. […]
Margaret Qualley shares why she experienced loneliness before meeting Jack Antonoff
Margaret Qualley Reflects on Love and Career Margaret Qualley shares more than just her fashion choices in the recent Autumn 2025 issue of Cosmopolitan. In her interview, she opens up about her relationship with Jack Antonoff and her feelings before they crossed paths. “In past relationships, I often felt alone, like I wasn’t truly with […]
Study indicates that hearing loss may raise feelings of loneliness in older adults.
Addressing Hearing Loss to Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults Recent findings, as highlighted by SWNS, suggest that tackling hearing loss in older individuals may significantly lower the growing issue of loneliness in this population. A research team from NYU Langone Health conducted a study indicating that offering guidance on hearing aids and their proper use […]
Survey Reveals Young Americans Struggling with Loneliness and Anxiety About the Future More Than Their Elders
Young Americans are experiencing feelings of loneliness and have greater worries about the future compared to older generations, new studies reveal. In a survey on Emotional frequency, 29% of “solid or isolated” NBC News poll participants within the 18-29 age group report experiencing emotional states “always,” “most of the time,” or “most” of the time. […]
Axing Federal DOE Will Lead to Repeat of Damage from COVID School Closures, We Have ‘Loneliness Crisis’
On Thursday's “MSNBC Prime,” President Randy Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, argued that eliminating the federal Department of Education would lead to situations like the loss of learning we saw during the coronavirus pandemic, saying, “The kids are past kindergarten. Go back?” and “We have a crisis of loneliness.” After arguing that […]