More Than 3 in 5 Americans <br />Are Lonely, Study Says A new survey led by <br />health insurer Cigna found <br />a 7 percent rise in <br />loneliness since 2018. The research noted social media use <br />and poor work-life balance as significant <br />contributors to the increase. Bert Uchino, a professor at the University of Utah who studies relationships and health, has said pervasive loneliness has “widespread effects.” Bert Uchino, via NPR Uchino also added that loneliness is <br />linked to mental health issues such <br />as depression and anxiety. The study concluded that Gen Z <br />has the highest loneliness scores, <br />with boomers having the lowest.
