Representational image. | Photo Credit: xijian Loneliness has been declared as a pressing global health threat with a mortality effect equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The world organisation has now launched an international commission on the problem — led by U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, and … Read more
Washington: With the rise in the usage of artificial intelligence systems, health problems have also increased simultaneously. As per a study released by the American Psychological Association, employees who often engage with artificial intelligence systems are more likely to suffer loneliness, which can contribute to sleeplessness and increased after-work drinking. Researchers conducted four experiments in … Read more
Around 1 in 4 people in Lincolnshire reported feeling lonely some of the time during the pandemic. Source link
By Sydney Murphy HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Social isolation and loneliness put people at a 30% higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death from either, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) warns. The statement also highlights the lack of data on interventions that could … Read more
The scheme receives more than 2,000 applications, as charities warn of looming “loneliness legacy”. Source link
April 26, 2022 – For Jennifer, a 16-year-old girl from South Carolina, the lockdown phase of the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t a big deal. An only child, she’s close to her parents and was happy to spend more time with them when they were all stuck at home. But when Jennifer (who asked that her real … Read more
TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness, isolation and fears about contracting COVID-19 have turned life upside down for people with disabilities, causing high levels of depression and anxiety, a new survey finds. Even before the pandemic, individuals with disabilities were more likely to experience social isolation than their peers without disabilities. But this … Read more
Feb. 28, 2022 — Social isolation and loneliness are linked to a greater risk of heart disease, stroke, and death from heart disease among postmenopausal women, suggests a new U.S. study. Even after adjusting for other risky behaviors, such as smoking and being physically inactive, social isolation and loneliness were related to higher odds of … Read more
Whether you’re a social butterfly or a shy wallflower, you’re human and therefore wired for connection with others. After living through a year of social distancing recently, many people found themselves feeling more alone than ever. And that isn’t good — a lack of personal connection can lead to emotional and physical problems like: Sleep … Read more
A report by MPs and peers is calling on ministers to reconnect communities and combat loneliness after coronavirus. Source link