A singer, songwriter and DJ is dealing with what she calls a "loneliness epidemic" by putting on pop-up gigs in unusual ...

When soft music is playing in the background, a brief exchange with a robot can evoke unexpected feelings of intimacy. Researchers were surprised to discover how much of a role the background music ...

Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates. That means more than one third of people age 50 to 80 years old, still feel lonely and isolated (JAMA 2024).

Among the rising tide of loneliness and disconnection, live music is proving to be more than just a good time; it’s a powerful antidote. Whether it’s a pub gig or a stadium show, live music brings ...

A study from Hong Kong researchers found that soft background music can significantly enhance feelings of intimacy during human-robot interactions. The experiment tested how music and empathetic ...

Loneliness has a critical impact on the mental health of citizens, particularly among the elderly. Robots capable of perceiving and responding to human emotions can serve as heart-warming companions ...

A new study of 64,000 adults across Europe, North America and the Middle East reaffirmed that loneliness generally increases with age, but unlike other parts of the world, middle-aged people in the ...

A creative music group has been offering a lifeline to menopausal and perimenopausal women battling loneliness and emotional ...