As politicians grapple with the aging crisis, chronic disease control and escalating Medicare expenditures, Sen. Rick Scott has the foresight to focus policy on improving a negative health determinant ...

At our core, people are social beings. Whether we are a part of a sports team, social group or professional society, we all have the need for some type of social network. These connections give us ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Farmers may be willing to seek help, but rural health care shortages, wait times, travel, and cost are the main barriers. The ...

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 ...