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

Medicine & Technology Sep 04, 2023

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

Jun 23, 2022

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

Jun 20, 2022

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

Mar 08, 2022

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

Aug 19, 2021

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]

May 03, 2021

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

People With Compassion Are the Least Lonely, Says Study

Oct 01, 2020

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

May 03, 2019

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

Aug 07, 2017

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