While we haven't conclusively proven why this happens, the pieces are starting to fall into place.

The number of years in a row we've been predicted to fall out of first place. Happens every year.

The factors that we find predicting loneliness are the factors that lead to a disruption of your social relationships.

Our results indicate loneliness is not a personality weakness. Quite the contrary, it is just part of the genetic variation that we find in humans.

Loneliness has been described as a chronic disease with no redeeming features. But it is very important for the survival of our species. It contributes to our humanity.

Part of living a healthy life is paying attention to friends and family.