New Research Reveals That Temporary Feelings of Loneliness Could Have Alarming Consequences

Following the surgeon general’s alert on a loneliness epidemic, Penn State researchers have discovered that social connections might impact physical health and well-being.

According to a recent study by researchers at the Penn State College of Health and Human Development and Center for Healthy Aging, loneliness could negatively impact our daily health. The study aims to explore the nuances of loneliness and examine how fluctuations in daily feelings of loneliness influence both short-term and long-term well-being.