Tags: Social isolation

Cognition Extends Beyond the Brain: How Social Context Shapes the Way We Think

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.09.2024 05:10 AM

Cognition extends beyond the brain: how social context shapes the way we think. Discover the influence of social environments on our thought processes!

Social Isolation and Loneliness May Shrink Brain in Older Adults, Leading to Reduced Cognitive Function

09.04.2023 05:26 AM

Studies 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.

Retirement Homes Will Receive AI Robotic Companion Units "ElliQ" To Minimize Isolation Among Senior Citizens

06.23.2022 10:06 AM

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.

Social Isolation Associated With Cognition and Brain Structure

06.20.2022 08:00 AM

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.

Early Dementia Reversal Possible Through Active Social Life, Research Suggests

03.08.2022 02:36 AM

Dementia is a crippling cognitive disability that often targets older adults. Click to find what can possibly prevent early sings of the illness.

Lonely Fruit Flies Eat More, Sleep Less Like Humans Living During the Pandemic

08.19.2021 00:26 AM

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.

Real-Life Support More Effective for Human Interactions Than Social Media [Study]

05.03.2021 22:46 PM

A researcher from Michigan State University recently said that real-life support is more effective than social media for human interactions.

More Wisdom Equals Less Loneliness and Vice Versa, Research Says

10.01.2020 09:00 AM

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.

Living Alone Linked to Common Mental Disorders

05.03.2019 09:55 AM

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.

Study Unveils Loneliness Increases The Risk Of Early Death, More Deadlier Compared To Obesity

08.07.2017 07:53 AM

Researchers have recently opined that loneliness enhances the chances of early death compared to obesity.

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