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Relationships

Changes in Our Brain Affect Social Behavior as We Age

1 week ago

Mental health

Pleasure As We Age

Relationships

Changes in Our Brain Affect Social Behavior as We Age

Mental health

I was super lonely in my 20s. Then I realized I was the problem.

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Social justice

SDG LAB Venture Fund Backs Virtual Intimacy with $20 Million - But Will It Work? | HackerNoon

Mental health

Instant noodles, foot spas and counsellors: Seoul tackles loneliness with mind convenience stores'

Public health

Britons lacking good public transport more likely to feel lonely, UK study finds

NYC politics

fromStreetsblog

Online Community Development

Car Harms Monday: Cars Make Us More Lonely - Streetsblog New York City

Loneliness has become a national epidemic, posing severe health risks comparable to smoking.

Isolation Nation: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty

Loneliness is influenced by societal and cultural factors, leading to increased individualism and social isolation.

Economic disparities and political polarization contribute to a decline in social connections.

Encouraging personalized strategies can help combat feelings of loneliness.

fromBusiness Insider

1 week ago

Mental health

I was super lonely in my 20s. Then I realized I was the problem.

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Social justice

SDG LAB Venture Fund Backs Virtual Intimacy with $20 Million - But Will It Work? | HackerNoon

Mental health

Instant noodles, foot spas and counsellors: Seoul tackles loneliness with mind convenience stores'

Public health

Britons lacking good public transport more likely to feel lonely, UK study finds

fromStreetsblog

Online Community Development

NYC politics

Car Harms Monday: Cars Make Us More Lonely - Streetsblog New York City

Isolation Nation: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty

Loneliness is influenced by societal and cultural factors, leading to increased individualism and social isolation.

Economic disparities and political polarization contribute to a decline in social connections.

Encouraging personalized strategies can help combat feelings of loneliness.

This One Rule My Doctor Gave Me For Chronic Pain Would Make Us All Less Isolated

Chronic social isolation is as detrimental to health as smoking fifteen cigarettes daily.

fromApaonline

2 weeks ago

The Ethics of Artificial Intimacy: Why Philosophy Must Enter the Chat

AI companionship has become mainstream, with a significant number of users developing deep emotional ties to their AI partners.

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

3 weeks ago

If Elon Musk Is So Concerned About Falling Birthrates, Why Is He Creating Perfect and Beautiful AI-Powered Girlfriends and Boyfriends That Seem Designed to Drive Down Romance Between Real Humans?

Elon Musk's launch of AI companions raises concerns about social isolation despite his worries over declining birthrates.

Social justice

Kids and dementia patients enjoy 'smiles and love'

A collaborative project between dementia patients and primary school pupils alleviates loneliness while improving cognitive function and emotional well-being.

Public health

It's Time for Healthcare to Take Social Disconnection Seriously

Social isolation significantly affects health but is often underestimated by both the public and healthcare providers.

Summertime Loneliness

Summer can significantly impact teens' mental health by increasing feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Public health

fromCbsnews

Key programs for older adults who struggle with social isolation could be at risk from Trump's "big, beautiful bill"

Companionship programs are vital in combating loneliness among the elderly.

Is AI Making Us Lonelier at Work?

Increasing interactions with AI in the workplace may heighten loneliness and social isolation, especially for those with attachment anxiety.

Alternative medicine

Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband

Fiona Phillips' husband describes their social isolation following her Alzheimer's diagnosis, emphasizing struggles with perception and support.

fromBusiness Insider

We moved from New York to South Carolina not realizing how different it would be

We got here and immediately started our new jobs, the kids entered school, and along the way, we realized we weren't making very many connections.

Relationships

5 Reasons People Don't Disclose Their Parkinson's

Parkinson's symptoms are often misunderstood, leading to silence and isolation.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Partnership between Los Gatos students, senior residents is one for the ages

Shinmori struggles with memory but fondly recalls teaching children games and making crafts. He illustrates his memory issues as being as small as his fingertip.

Mental health

#friendship

Relationships

I was getting lonely. Here's what happened when I tried to make new friends in my 30s

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Relationships

Dear Abby: I have no memory of those three days, but somehow I alienated my friends

Parenting

The Key to Aging Without Having Kids

Relationships

I was getting lonely. Here's what happened when I tried to make new friends in my 30s

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Relationships

Dear Abby: I have no memory of those three days, but somehow I alienated my friends

Parenting

The Key to Aging Without Having Kids

more#friendship

fromFast Company

This AI-powered social app aims to end loneliness-by 'engineering chance'

Social platform startup 222 uses AI to engineer chance encounters among members to combat social isolation, leveraging machine learning to connect people meaningfully.

Social media marketing

Get some earplugs and never remove wax at home: 16 ways to protect your hearing, chosen by audiologists

Hearing loss affects 42% of people over the age of 50, increasing to 71% of people over 70, highlighting the urgent need for proactive ear care.

Wearables

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Is Modern Life Quietly Undermining Human Connection?

AI's response to damaging future generations revealed a picture of disconnection driven by modern digital behaviors.

'My friend was fined for parking at my Grove Park home - now no one wants to visit'

A 75-year-old man's visitor was fined for parking briefly, leaving him feeling isolated and neglected due to recent parking rule changes.

Robot pets help care home dementia patients

Technology like robot pets and digital translators enhances emotional connections and reduces isolation for dementia residents.

#remote-work

Remote teams

5 Strategies To Prevent Social Isolation When Working Remotely

Social isolation in remote work can be reduced through creative strategies.

Remote teams

'The Remote Work Paradox': 4 Ways To Stay Sane When The Isolation Drives You Crazy

Remote work offers flexibility but can lead to social isolation and mental health challenges.

Remote teams

5 Strategies To Prevent Social Isolation When Working Remotely

Social isolation in remote work can be reduced through creative strategies.

Remote teams

'The Remote Work Paradox': 4 Ways To Stay Sane When The Isolation Drives You Crazy

Remote work offers flexibility but can lead to social isolation and mental health challenges.

Artificial intelligence

Can AI solve the loneliness epidemic? Here's what Aristotle would say

fromThe Conversation

philosophy

Aristotle would scoff at Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion that AI can solve the loneliness epidemic

fromtime.com

Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg Wants AI to Solve America's Loneliness Crisis. It Won't

Artificial intelligence

fromFast Company

Can AI solve the loneliness epidemic? Here's what Aristotle would say

AI could help alleviate social isolation by acting as companions, but it may lack the depth and empathy of real human friendships.

fromThe Conversation

philosophy

Aristotle would scoff at Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion that AI can solve the loneliness epidemic

fromtime.com

Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg Wants AI to Solve America's Loneliness Crisis. It Won't

more#ai

fromThe Atlantic

How Far Will a Man Go to Make a New Friend?

The film Friendship explores the real struggles of male loneliness through the character of Craig Waterman.

#mental-health

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London politics

Fifty men's sheds to help reduce male suicide in London

New men's sheds in London aim to reduce suicide rates by promoting mental health and camaraderie among men.

Mental health

Social Evolution Explains Mental Health Better Than Genes Do

Mental health struggles stem more from social isolation than genetic predispositions.

Modern life's speed and isolation stress our evolved minds.

fromianVisits

London politics

Fifty men's sheds to help reduce male suicide in London

Social Evolution Explains Mental Health Better Than Genes Do

Mental health struggles stem more from social isolation than genetic predispositions.

Modern life's speed and isolation stress our evolved minds.

more#mental-health

fromwww.housingwire.com

Is your home ready for you to age in place? What to consider

When people can stay in their own homes, that has a positive impact on their happiness, self-esteem and quality of life.

Retirement

Do we ever stop feeling anxious, angry or sad about relationships? Not if my older friends are any guide | Emma Beddington

The complexities of our contemporary social fabric reveal a paradox: while we are the most age-diverse society, we are also profoundly age-segregated by institutions and policies.

Relationships

Is the "Loneliness Epidemic" What It Seems?

The original study's alarming trends largely disappeared when properly graphed, revealing that the increase in time spent alone was only 24 minutes per day over 17 years.

Online Community Development

Theatre scheme helps people in 'loneliest borough'

Hampstead Theatre's new program aims to alleviate isolation in Camden by encouraging creativity and community engagement through writing and performance.

Julie never imagined hoarding would dominate her life. As help is cut, she fears for the future

Hoarding can significantly affect mental health and daily life, as seen in the case of a 71-year-old woman facing funding cuts for assistance.

Relationships

fromPortlandTribune.com