Medicine & TechnologyStudies have shown that older adults who are more isolated are at a greater risk of shrinking their brain volume and declining their cognitive performance. Continue reading the article to find out more.
The New York State launches AI-powered companion machines from Intuition Robotics that might help people in assisted living facilities who are at risk of experiencing impacts of isolation. Read more about the project and how the robots work.
Research reveals that social isolation is linked to the structure of the brain, as well as cognition. How is the association possible? Read to discover more.
Researchers found that fruit flies kept in isolation exhibit similar characteristics in humans during the pandemic. The social insects are eating more and sleeping less than their usual behavior.
Researchers discover how wisdom and loneliness are inverse factors as people age. Researchers believe that increasing compassion and other components of wisdom may decrease loneliness.
A new study concludes that there is a link between living alone and CMDs. They also find that it affects all age groups and sexes and that primarily, loneliness is the driver.