12/11/2023

Feeling Lonely

Your brain may process the world differently

The U.S. is in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. For a lot of people, the feeling is even more pronounced during the holidays.

In addition to the emotional impact of chronic loneliness, it has some dramatic health consequences: increased risk of heart disease and stroke, infections, cancer, even death.

Recent research also suggests that loneliness can change the way the brain processes the surrounding world.