Social isolation is the rare malady whose cure is fully known and costs relatively little, yet is still so difficult to achieve. In the 21st century, we are a social species living atomized lives; even when living in a high-rise apartment building in a densely inhabited city, surrounded by people in every direction, we can easily feel bereft and me... See more

In 2023, Wang et al. published a meta-analysis on social isolation, loneliness, and mortality. Looking at 90 prospective cohort studies that included over 2 million individuals, they found a significant association between social isolation, loneliness, and an increased risk in what they term, all-cause mortality. This systematic review and meta-ana... See more