Britain has been voted the loneliness capital of Europe - so how did we become so isolated?
Article cites research by Prof. John Cacioppo, which concludes that loneliness in elderly people increases risk of heart attacks, dementia, high blood pressure, and other diseases
The Independent
Why feeling lonely on Valentine's Day could be good for you
Article cites research by Prof. John Cacioppo, which finds loneliness may increase likelihood of individual's 'genetic legacy'
Daily Mail
The habits of supremely happy people
Prof. John Cacioppo says face-to-face contact with friends is crucial to emotional health

Loneliness is deadly
Prof. John Cacioppo's research shows social isolation kills more people than obesity—and is just as stigmatized
Slate
Forging a new field of social neuroscience
Pioneering work by Profs. John Cacioppo and Jean Decety explains interplay of biology and social lives
UChicago
Forging a new field of social neuroscience
Pioneering work by Profs. John Cacioppo and Jean Decety explains interplay of biology and social lives