By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Apr 29 2024 Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. A recent study published in PNAS explores the effects of social isolation in adults 50 years of age and older. Study:  Changes in well-being among socially isolated older people during the COVID-19 pandemic: An outcome-wide analysis . Image Credit: Jelena Stanojkovic / Shutterstock.com Social isolation and health Due to the increased risk of severe disease and mortality among older people during the coronavirus disease 2019