Loneliness Declared as Public Health Emergency in California County; Experts Blame COVID Pandemic

Medicine & Technology Feb 08, 2024

The San Mateo County has declared loneliness as a public health emergency, becoming the first in the country to do so. Read to learn more.

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

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.

Innovative Virtual Reality Tech Developed in the UK Used in Addressing Elderly Loneliness and Enhance Wellbeing

Aug 09, 2023

A collaborative effort by organizations in the UK seeks to enhance life quality for seniors aged 60 and above using virtual reality technology. Check it out in this article.

Lonely People Process Things Differently Than Peers, Which May Have Contributed to Feeling of Being Less Understood [Study]

Jul 09, 2023

Lonely people's brains work differently from their peers. Continue reading to learn more.

Hoarding Is an Attempt To Compensate Unmet Related Needs; Severity Associated With Loneliness [Study]

Apr 24, 2023

Addressing loneliness may contribute to solving hoarding disorder. Read for more details.

Bird Social Life: Video Calling With Friends Makes Pet Parrots Feel Less Lonely, New Study Shows

Apr 23, 2023

When and after video calling their peers, these pet parrots exhibited some social benefits that mirror the ones that come with living with a large flock of same-feathered birds. Read to learn more.

Neuroscience of Loneliness: Divergent Thought Processing May Be a Factor Why Some Feel Lonely Despite Being Surrounded by Others

Apr 17, 2023

The study suggests that having different views from others could be a risk factor for loneliness despite regular socialization. Read to learn more.

Lonely People Aged Faster Than Smokers, Study Claims

Sep 30, 2022

A team of researchers found out that a person ages faster when lonely compared to smokers. Read on to know the details of the test conducted.

Loneliness and Social Anxiety Have the Same Symptoms: How Do They Differ in Neural Basis?

Feb 15, 2022

Loneliness can have damaging impacts on both physical and mental health, yet there are presently few behavioral interventions for loneliness "like there are for other conditions

Loneliness in Emerging Adults Prevalent for the Past 40 Years, According to a Meta-Analysis

Jan 18, 2022

A new psychological meta-analysis compiled several studies to identify the loneliness in emerging adults. It was found the trend increased for the past 43 years.

Depression During Pandemic: How Does Nostalgia Affect Our Happiness in This Time of Health Crisis?

Oct 15, 2021

The reputation of nostalgia nowadays is much more improved, considering how Swiss physician Johannes Hover concluded it as a cerebral illness of a specifically evil cause.

Loneliness in Older Adults Detrimental to One's Health, May Result to Shorter Life

Jul 07, 2021

Research suggests that a person's perceived loneliness has detrimental implications on their life expectancy, especially in older adults.

Loneliness in Middle-Aged Men Could Result in Higher Cancer Risk by 10 Percent

Apr 29, 2021

A new study that the University of Eastern Finland researchers conducted has identified another health risk associated with loneliness.

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.

New Study Shows Positive Impact of Having Pets During Lockdown

Sep 27, 2020

Having a pet is linked to better mental health and reduced loneliness levels during the lockdown period, a new study shows.