HealthDay (3/16, Thompson) reports a study found that “loneliness and social isolation are both linked to the cognitive decline a woman feels as she begins to transition into menopause,” and that “women experiencing both loneliness and social isolation are at greatest risk for brain decline.” According to the study, “moderate to severe loneliness combined with social isolation increased a woman’s risk of cognitive decline by eightfold, while mild loneliness nearly tripled her risk in combination with social isolation.” Researchers speculated that “loneliness might affect brain health by promoting inflammation related to anxiety or depression,” and that “social isolation might reduce the amount of brain stimulation a person receives.” The study was published in Menopause.
Related Links:
— “Loneliness, Social Isolation Impact Brain Health Among Women Entering Menopause,”Dennis Thompson, HealthDay, March 16, 2026