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New Housing Model Fights Loneliness Among Seniors

Everyone seems to be in a constant hurry to accomplish something these days. While some children immerse themselves in extracurricular activities, others are occupied with their studies to achieve high grades. Both men and women are working and trying to

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AI companions and Mental health: Can Virtual Companions reduce Loneliness?

You may have noted that AI companions are an intriguing yet complex phenomenon in this modern age. This event has caused various psychological effects on the human mind, both beneficial and detrimental. With the rapid advancement of AI systems, including

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Why Crowded Loneliness Is More Common Than You Think

The unstoppable rise in digitalization and rapid communication have brought our world so close to one another that we would assume that the feeling of loneliness would be something of the past. Despite this, the tale of loneliness is written

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Loneliness: A Dual Threat to Mental and Physical Health

Very recent studies show that loneliness is associated with mental health and has equally important physical health effects specifically linked to infection and immune function. Increased evidence has highlighted the need to deal with loneliness concerning critical public health issues.

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Why You Should Stop Equating Loneliness with Solitude

In an increasingly fast-paced and connected world that seems to be devoid of emotions, it becomes essential to understand the human emotional states. Loneliness, as well as solitude, are states that often get confused and used synonymously. Though they usually

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Can Social Prescriptions Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?

The silent epidemic of loneliness is a pervasive force affecting millions of people, especially in the U.S. Despite living in an era of the most advanced communication technology, 1 in 3 adults report chronic isolation exacting a very heavy toll

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New Data Shows Higher Rates of Loneliness in Transgender and Bisexual Adults

New Data Shows Higher Rates of Loneliness Among Transgender and Bisexual Adults Compared to Cisgender and Heterosexual Individuals. According to a recent study published in the journal titled ‘Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report’, those individuals who identify as bisexuals or

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The love hormone attributed to overcome loneliness: Study

Oxytocin the love hormone or the happy hormone or as called by some the cuddle hormone promotes reduction in the feeling of loneliness and enhances building up new connections during any socially exclusive occasions. As loneliness is often described as

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23-year-long study shows teenage loneliness increases adult mental illness risk by 20%

Cambridge University conducted research over two decades on 2600 Norwegian participants to understand how loneliness in adolescence can increase the possibility of mental disorders like depression and psychosis in adulthood.  Loneliness vs being alone: Loneliness is an emotional state of

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Why Is High-Level Loneliness Reported In Middle-Aged Adults?

Middle age is a period of transition or change. Many people in their middle age experience changes in their relationships like children leaving home, divorce or separation, and loss of parents or friends. This can lead to feelings of isolation