Living alone has become increasingly common, especially among older adults and young professionals in urban areas. What seems like a lifestyle preference carries hidden health consequences. Research ...

For decades, growing older alone was often associated with isolation and dependence. Today, however, millions of Baby Boomers ...

An article on the NPR website, about a segment on Morning Edition, came with this headline: “Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps.” What were those ...

Living solo in your later years can be empowering and peaceful, but it also comes with hidden traps that slowly chip away at your safety or comfort. The good news is that many of the biggest problems ...

My mom bought a split-level house, and my husband and I moved in with her. The multigenerational arrangement offers independence and financial perks.

Not many of Jess Munday's San Francisco friends live alone. But Munday, a 29-year-old who works in tech marketing, was able to swing it. It took living with her parents for a few months during the ...

Living alone and having both depression and anxiety was associated with a 558% increase in risk for suicide compared with living with others and without these conditions, a new population-based study ...

A stylish young woman steps through the door of her home, the “welcome back” chime of her smart doorbell system ringing in the background. The camera pans through her tastefully decorated apartment as ...