WASHINGTON — Seniors who are experiencing social isolation or loneliness may face a higher risk of mortality, heart disease, and depression, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, ...

Social isolation (the objective state of having few social relationships or infrequent social contact with others) and loneliness (a subjective feeling of being isolated) are public health risks that ...

Many hospital systems and medical centers are experiencing an increased need for space to treat patients with behavioral health issues. According to the National Council for Behavioral Health, the ...

Community can buffer loneliness and isolation by offering pathways to health through physical and social activities, ...

As San Diego’s population ages and the ties that once bound families together evolve or unravel, a silent crisis is growing in our midst. More older adults are facing the prospect of aging alone.

Social determinants of health significantly influence health care costs across Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance programs. Educational attainment and social isolation notably affect Medicaid ...

Why value-based care is the operating system complex health systems need.

Access to healthcare, social isolation and financial worries are some of the challenges Howard County residents faced in 2024, according to a survey conducted by the county health department. The ...

At a cross-sector symposium, rural leaders outlined how a whole-health model — centered on purpose, prevention, and community ...