Social isolation is increasing across both nations and generations, meaning that many countries are facing a 'loneliness epidemic'. Global research has warned that the negative impacts of social isolation are so vast that it's becoming a greater public health problem than obesity.

Anxiety disorders affect nearly a fifth of Americans, with constant connectedness, loneliness, and divisive politics exacerbating their feelings of distress and potentially leading to sleep problems. How is the Gravity Blanket helping people rest easier without relying on prescription solutions?

A worryingly high number of Australians feel lonely, and research suggests that technology may be to blame. Though we increasingly spend time connecting with people online, it may be that we’re failing to acknowledge the importance of our relationships in the real world.

Shared housing may normally be associated with college students and young urbanites, but a growing number of American Boomers are following suit by shacking up with friends and strangers. What factors are driving older people to live with others, and is this trend here to stay?