Study investigates whether physical isolation increases loneliness
A new study using data from COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia suggests that physical isolation does not lead to an increase in feelings of loneliness.
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Personality may predict pet ownership
Researchers from James Cook University say a new study shows dog owners are likely to be more resilient than cat owners and less neurotic—and the contrast may be down to personality differences inherent between the two groups ...
Aug 8, 2024
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Financial hardship is the biggest driver of loneliness. Here's why—and how to tackle it
One in four Australians report feeling lonely, according to our new report released this week from our research collaboration.
Aug 7, 2024
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Loneliness linked to increased nightmare frequency and intensity
People who are lonely are more apt to have bad dreams, according to a collaboration that included an Oregon State University scientist.
Aug 6, 2024
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Study finds pandemic exacerbated depression in older adults with diabetes
A study of more than 2,700 older Canadians reports older adults with diabetes faced a heightened risk of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this cohort, almost 50% of those who had a pre-pandemic history of depression ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Volunteering would feel good even if it didn't have health benefits. But it does
After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue.
Jul 24, 2024
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Defying global trends: Study finds high happiness, low depression among oldest Americans
The oldest North Americans are among the happiest in the world despite increased depression and loneliness among their peers in other regions, according to a recent University of Michigan study.
Jul 23, 2024
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Survey shows loneliness haunts over 1 in 5 people
Loneliness strikes more than a fifth of people worldwide, a new survey warns.
Jul 11, 2024
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Loneliness increases risk of age-related memory loss, finds study
About a third of Canadians feel lonely, and a study from the University of Waterloo shows it has a greater negative impact on memory than even social isolation, though both present a significant risk to the aging population.
Jul 10, 2024
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Researchers disclose the effect of social media use on the mental health of college students during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented effect on college students' mental health. Symptoms like anxiety and major depression in young adults ages 18-25 increased significantly compared to before the pandemic.
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