(1) Background: In a society with an advancing aging rate, medical systems are coming
under pressure due to an increasing flow of older patients with multiple somatic diseases …

Background People living with HIV (PLWH) are susceptible to social isolation as a result of
stigma and discrimination, which not only diminishes adherence to antiretroviral therapy but …

Background Intergenerational friendship, a mechanism of social support, is an effective
intervention to reduce the increasing risk of social isolation (SI) and develop companionship …

The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the elderly's aging-related dysfunctionalities and
vulnerabilities. Research surveys, aimed at evaluating the socio–physical–emotional state of …

Loneliness is linked to wide ranging physical and mental health problems, including
increased rates of mortality. Understanding how loneliness manifests is important for …

This study examined the relationship between loneliness levels and daily patterns of mobile
keystroke dynamics in healthy individuals. Sixty-six young healthy Koreans participated in …

Loneliness is represented in UK policy as a public health problem with consequences in
terms of individual suffering, population burden and service use. However, loneliness is …

Background Social isolation is a significant public health concern in aging societies. The
association between conversation time and social behavior remains unclear. This study …

Aging and chronic conditions affect older adults' daily lives, making early detection of
developing health issues crucial. Weakness, common in many conditions, alters physical …

Introduction: Population aging poses an unprecedented global challenge, giving rise to
significant social, economic, and health-related complexities. The continuous growth in the …