We can all help combat loneliness, surgeon general says in Seattle
Loneliness isn't just a feeling. It's a public health concern, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said May 29 in Seattle.
May 31, 2024
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Social Sciences: News and Research on Social Isolation
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Study finds that better sleep is associated with lower loneliness
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that better sleep health was associated with lower levels of loneliness, and this association was stronger among younger adults.
May 30, 2024
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Artificial intelligence could alleviate loneliness, says expert
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology could offer companionship to lonely people amid an international epidemic of loneliness, says a robotics expert.
May 27, 2024
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'What attracts audiences to pornography?' Study sheds light on online audience's state of mind
New research conducted at Charles Darwin University (CDU) is among the first to consider the role of 'content creators' within the modern pornography landscape.
May 23, 2024
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Can oxytocin help against loneliness? Findings from a randomized controlled trial
Loneliness is not a disease. And yet it is a significant health problem. Depression, heart disease or dementia—people who are permanently lonely have a higher risk of becoming ill.
May 17, 2024
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Research looks at how loneliness and mental health problems are interconnected
In a new study, researchers looked at whether lonely people are more prone to problems such as depression and psychosis. Based on medication use, the correlation is clear.
May 16, 2024
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Bluetooth tracking devices provide new view into care home quality
Wearable Bluetooth devices can shed light on the care that residents of care homes are receiving and which residents are most in need of social contact, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal ...
May 15, 2024
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Social online training can help against loneliness and depression
Mental health problems, loneliness among young people, and polarization are rapidly increasing, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. A new large-scale research study, the CovSocial project, led by Tania Singer from the ...
May 14, 2024
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Team studies factors related to a sense of economic insecurity in older adults
The people of Japan have the highest life expectancy in the world. Yet older adults who struggle economically may refrain from seeking medical help or using long-term care insurance. These choices may increase the occurrence ...
May 13, 2024
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Talking with a friend can ease the sting of being left out
Small, simple forms of social connection—such as a conversation with a friend, or even just looking forward to one—can lessen the negative feelings and thoughts that come with being socially excluded, according to a new study ...
May 8, 2024
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