Loneliness has gotten so bad in Sweden that one company there has launched an on-the-job friendship program that pays $100 a year to support "social activities.

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Arthritis might be thought of as a problem for seniors and retirees, but a new study says the condition also dramatically impacts the American work force.