UNH Research Finds Friendship Can Be an Important Lifeline For Older Adults Without Children

December 4, 2025
DURHAM, N.H.—Friendship can be one of the keys to staying heathier later in life — that was one of the key findings from new research at the University of New Hampshire that took a closer look into the growing public health concern of loneliness. The study found that older adults without children are more vulnerable to loneliness, but good friends helped fill that void.    “Social connection is incredibly important. It’s linked to both physical and mental health outcomes,” said Alison Rataj,... - Read Full Article

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