Most people assume agoraphobia is simply a fear of open spaces. In reality, the condition is far more layered. Although often described as a fear of open spaces, agoraphobia is clinically defined as ...

Why your brain craves connection—and what happens without it Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Social isolation can increase feelings of depression and anxiety. People who are socially isolated ...

Human beings are wired for social connection, but millions of people confront isolation every day. Many of those people are seniors who lose contact with loved ones as time goes by. While temporary ...