Social isolation was associated with emotional problems (depression and anxiety) among
older adults, however, little is known in China. Thus, we conducted a cross-sectional study …

In the last few decades, the aging of the general population has significantly increased the
number of elderly patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) who require renal …

Healthy social connections—belongingness and relatedness to others—are considered to
be basic human needs [1]. Yet, many societies are plagued with growing levels of isolation …

Context/Objective Examine demographics, injury characteristics, objective measures of
social isolation and health factors that are associated with perceived social isolation (PSI) …

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of fear of progression on illness
perception and social alienation among maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients …

This paper examines potential associations of loneliness with laboratory data and specific
psychosocial and behavioral attitudes. The sample collection took place in an urban Primary …

Background Social isolation, defined as an individual's lack of social connections, is
particularly prevalent among older adults. However, its association with health outcomes …

Background This study assesses the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on
the cognitive function of older adults. Furthermore, it examines the potential underlying …

Social isolation has been shown to contribute to negative health outcomes. Within a
Chinese cultural context where people highly value social relationships, family caregivers of …

Background TikTok, a popular social media platform, is increasingly used for health
information dissemination; however, the accuracy and quality of medical content remain …