But other women shy away from living alone out of concern for their safety — understandably so. Everyday activities that men often take for granted ― going on a walk in the evening, even in a ...

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Writer Lisa S. Gerard reflects on her journey of living alone as a woman and shares how research supports the endless benefits this experience can offer women.

Uber's new "Women Preferences" option offers women riders and drivers more control, allowing them to only match with other ...

A new study shows that once they start living alone in midlife, women, more so than men, continue to live alone. Here's why they embrace solo living.

How do some people living alone manage to defy stereotypes? They have strengths that are rarely recognized.

The number of women living alone is increasing by the year in cities, and unlike in the past, they prioritise privacy and comfort; and want travel and entertainment options as individuals, not as ...

As expected, participating in meaningful activities was beneficial to cognitive health, but investigators say that the finding about living alone was a bit surprising.