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BuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Writing

12 Expert-Recommended Products To Help Someone With Dementia

Preventative practices can aid in slowing down dementia progression and possibly prevent onset. [ more ]
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Nature
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Interpersonal therapy can be an effective tool against the devastating effects of loneliness

Loneliness has serious health consequences, with emerging research on its neural mechanisms. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Londoners are lonelier than rest of country, survey finds

Londoners report higher loneliness compared to the rest of the UK
Young women in London are disproportionately affected by loneliness [ more ]
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Independent
1 month ago
JavaScript

The Men's Sheds movement: 'People say men don't talk... once you provide a safe space in which to do it, you can't get them to shut up'

Men's Sheds in Ireland provide more than just a social environment, contributing positively to mental health and community connections. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
Relationships

We All Need A 'Couch Friend' In Our Lives. Do You Have One?

Different types of friendships enrich our lives in different ways.
A 'couch friend' provides a safe, low-pressure environment for relaxation and recharge. [ more ]
Acm
3 months ago
Digital life

Study Finds Seniors Benefit from Virtual Reality

Virtual reality study with seniors showed positive effects
VR experiences included parachuting, tank riding, and visiting different locations [ more ]
www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
3 months ago
London

The garden project helping lonely women in Bethnal Green

Bangladeshi women in East End are combatting isolation by growing their own vegetables in a community garden
The gardening club, funded by City Bridge charity foundation, offers older women a space to be themselves [ more ]
Entrepreneur
4 months ago
Productivity

Energy-Draining Habits That Tank Your Team's Productivity | Entrepreneur

The pandemic led to an unexpected increase in productivity, which was followed by a historic drop in 2022, the highest since 1947.
Overworking, lack of social connection and too many meetings have been identified as significant factors that impact employee productivity negatively.
Encouraging autonomy, fostering workplace social interactions and discouraging overworking are productive strategies for sustainable workplace efficiency. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Books

Books and looks: gen Z is rediscovering' the public library

Gen Z and millennials are using public libraries at higher rates than older generations.
Libraries serve as community hubs for social connection and discovery. [ more ]
Forbes
6 months ago
Mental health

Facing The Loneliness Epidemic At Work: Mental Health Strategies For Social Connection

Loneliness epidemic has significant implications for the workplace, with stress-related absenteeism costing employers $154 billion annually in the U.S.
Loneliness is associated with a greater risk of dementia, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and premature death.
Workplace interactions, whether virtual or in-person, have heightened importance in addressing loneliness at work. [ more ]
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