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Loneliness is an epidemic, and its impact is devastating. That was the overarching message when Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for action for what he referred to as a "public health crisis" ...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been kind of a loner. A lone wolf. A nomad, if you will. I recognize how cheesy that sounds, but it is alone that I hear my thoughts most clearly. It is when I’m ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Lauren Marshall knows what it's like to feel lonely. Marshall moved to St. Paul last February and it's her first time fully living alone. While you can be alone and not feel ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been in a nursing home since I was 60. I would love to find someone to fall in love with, but I have a problem socializing. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that I’m in a nursing ...

My sense is a lot us are having the Elijah Blues. Ever feel like people are out to get you? OK, some of you are smart enough to say, “No, not me. I’m not paranoid.” But if we spend enough time alone ...

I am 38, divorced, no kids or even a dog, and VERY lonely. I was hoping you could help me with some advice. I’ve been in recovery for four years now. My addiction – and the prison time that came with ...