It's no secret that loneliness has never been a good thing. But, a new study indicates that the problems it can cause may be even more serious than we thought.
Maybe those who study Wyoming history have heard of “prairie madness." It was an affliction in settlers of the Great Plains, and it doesn't sound like it was fun.
A new study shows that being lonely can have an effect on how well you sleep. The research concluded that people who feel lonely are more likely to wake up during the night and experience fragmented sleep.