“As the proportion of elderly in our population increases, the physiological consequences of loneliness and aging are rising concerns for public health policy,” says John Cacioppo, the principal investigator of the project. He adds, “we expect to achieve a richer understanding of how one’s body, mind and social environment interact to produce loneliness and poor health in aging adults. Ultimately, we want to provide the health professions and policy-makers with knowledge that can help them find pathways to a healthier, more fulfilling experience of old age.

Three component studies of the project will aim to identify both predictors and adverse health effects of loneliness. One, a longitudinal study of individuals aged 50-64, will measure the stability of subjects

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