Monthly Archives: September 2026

Introduction Loneliness among older adults is a public health concern, and a lack of social connections is associated with loneliness. Community engagement is associated with a decrease in loneliness, which underscores the importance of social activities. However, exploring how older adults experience such activities is needed. Group‐based activities may help address loneliness by increasing social interaction, but research on the…

Lyme borreliosis (LB) is endemic in many European countries. The prospective, epidemiological Burden of Lyme Disease (BOLD) study used unified case definitions to characterise LB burden in Europe. A retrospective case–control study was nested within the BOLD study to better understand LB risk factors. LB patients were evaluated at 14 healthcare practices in high-LB-incidence areas in six European countries: the…