All the lonely people: Why more of us will feel disconnected than ever before
(WorldNews Health)

Despite popular belief, baby boomers between 55 and 75 aren`t more lonely than prior generations, according to two new studies published Tuesday by the American Psychological Association. But that doesn`t mean we won`t have a loneliness epidemic in the future, as the baby-boomer population continues to age and younger generations struggle with feelings of isolation. `While the data show we don`t need to worry, at this point at least, that our older adults are suffering loneliness at rates higher than they have been suffering in the past, the concern about loneliness is real,` said lead author Louise Hawkley, a senior scientist at the nonpartisan research organization NORC at the University...