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Harvard Gazette
15 hours ago
Medicine

Trials reveal even internet-based chats help sustain brain function - Harvard Gazette

Conversation, even online, can help prevent cognitive decline and dementia. [ more ]
www.guardian-series.co.uk
1 week ago
Online Community Development

Supporting socially isolated older people across Epping Forest

Supporting socially isolated older people through befriending service at weekly community clubs in Epping Forest District. [ more ]
Career
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Career

Can these seven tips help you become a supercommunicator'?

Supercommunicators make others feel understood by sharing experiences, asking questions, and laughing.
Social isolation has harmful effects equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. [ more ]
Forbes
4 months ago
Career

4 Ways To Combat The Social Isolation Of Remote Working

Remote working has led to increased social isolation and a lack of social connections for many employees.
Loneliness and social disconnection have negative health and economic consequences. [ more ]
moreCareer
Education
Kqed
2 months ago
Education

Bill Would Let Undocumented Students Work At Public Universities, Community Colleges | KQED

California public universities may allow undocumented students to work.
Friendship is an essential remedy for social isolation. [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
Education

Bill Would Let Undocumented Students Work At Public Universities, Community Colleges | KQED

Public universities in California may be able to hire undocumented students, regardless of their immigration status
Friendship is seen as an important remedy to social isolation [ more ]
moreEducation
AP News
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence, real emotion. People are seeking a romantic connection with the perfect bot

AI companion apps are being used by some individuals to cope with loneliness and receive emotional support.
Social isolation and a lack of real-life relationships are driving the use of AI companions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Meet generation stay-at-home: You don't need to pay to go clubbing: you can sit at home and watch it on your phone'

Teenagers are becoming more insular and home-based in their social lives, preferring online interactions over real-world socializing.
Lockdown may have prolonged this trend of social isolation among teenagers. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Friendships can help us live longer. How can we prioritize them?

The value of friendship is being reevaluated after long-term social isolation.
The societal expectation of prioritizing marriage and the nuclear family makes prioritizing friendship difficult. [ more ]
Open Culture
3 months ago
Digital life

How Loneliness Is Killing Us: A Primer from Harvard Psychiatrist & Zen Priest Robert Waldinger

Many people feel lonely, with as many as 60% saying they feel lonely much of the time.
Having a large network of friends does not guarantee against loneliness. [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
California

Running Club Provides Sense Of Community In LA's Skid Row | KQED

Skid Row Running Club provides a sense of community for those living on the streets of L.A.'s Skid Row neighborhood.
University of California Regents vote to suspend hiring of undocumented students who don't qualify for federal work authorizations. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Remote teams

2024 to see workers return to the office en-masse

Many firms will walk back flexible working arrangements in 2024 and require employees to return to the office.
59% of young workers reported working less productively at home and feeling socially isolated, leading to a desire to return to the office. [ more ]
Forbes
4 months ago
Remote teams

4 Ways To Combat The Social Isolation Of Remote Working

Remote working has led to increased social isolation and a lack of social connections for many employees.
Loneliness and social disconnection have negative health and economic consequences. [ more ]
Forbes
4 months ago
Remote teams

4 Ways To Combat The Social Isolation Of Remote Working

Remote working has led to increased social isolation and a lack of social connections for many employees.
Loneliness and social disconnection have negative health and economic consequences. [ more ]
www.gizmodo.com.au
1 year ago
Remote teams

Digital Nomad Visas Offer The Best Of Two Worlds, But What Are They?

Image: iStock Imagine starting your work day with a fresh coconut juice perched by your laptop as you gaze over the ocean or a tropical rainforest.It's the sort of thing to fantasise about during long, tiresome commutes and days in a claustrophobic, noisy office.But so long as you have the right type of job, and an accommodating employer (not Elon Musk), it could be your reality.
The Conversation
1 year ago
Remote teams

Digital nomad visas offer the best of two worlds: what you should know before you go

Imagine starting your work day with a fresh coconut juice perched by your laptop as you gaze over the ocean or a tropical rainforest.It's the sort of thing to fantasise about during long, tiresome commutes and days in a claustrophobic, noisy office.But so long as you have the right type of job, and an accommodating employer ( not Elon Musk), it could be your reality.
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Many call loneliness a public health threat. New research now links it to early-onset dementia

Loneliness can negatively affect health, including increasing the risk of early-onset dementia.
Social isolation, alcohol use disorder, and depression are among the top risk factors for early-onset dementia. [ more ]
Medscape
4 months ago
Mental health

How Do We Address the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation?

Loneliness and social isolation have been identified as public health crises.
Combating loneliness and isolation requires addressing both objective measures and subjective feelings. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
11 months ago
Mental health

Understanding Anaclitic Depression: Symptoms Cause, And Treatment

1. Anaclitic depression is a form of depression that is caused by an individual's dependence on other people for emotional needs.
2. Anaclitic depression is often seen in infants and young children who have been separated from a primary caretaker and is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as loss of
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

Depression Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, & Solutions

Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders.Along with that fatigue or chronic fatigue syndrome has been in the picture too.
Happiful Magazine
1 year ago
Mental health

Discover dogs: six breeds to benefit your mental health

Explore the wellbeing power of pups, and find out which breeds might best suit your lifestyle. It's time to start barking up the right tree
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Public health

Many call loneliness a public health threat. New research now links it to early-onset dementia

Loneliness can negatively affect health, including increasing the risk of early-onset dementia.
Social isolation, alcohol use disorder, and depression are among the top risk factors for early-onset dementia. [ more ]
Independent
1 year ago
Public health

Varadkar: 'Too simplistic' to blame Fine Gael and Fianna Fail for health crisis

The Taoiseach has defended the Government's handling of the long-running health crisis, saying it is "too simplistic" to call it a failure of successive Fine Gael and Fianna Fail governments.eo Varadkar said the Government cannot be blamed for the pandemic, the current wave of RSV and "one of the worst" flu seasons.
News
1 year ago
Public health

Alzheimer's disease causes, treatments examined at JBL Symposium

October 20, 2022 - Alzheimer's disease is one of the world's largest public health problems, affecting an estimated 55 million people worldwide.
News
2 years ago
Public health

Connecting through color

April 19, 2022 - About a dozen students gathered on a recent Tuesday afternoon at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for an interactive workshop where they met new people, did a mindfulness exercise-and colored.
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Health

Many call loneliness a public health threat. New research now links it to early-onset dementia

Loneliness can negatively affect health, including increasing the risk of early-onset dementia.
Social isolation, alcohol use disorder, and depression are among the top risk factors for early-onset dementia. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Health

Many call loneliness a public health threat. New research now links it to early-onset dementia

Loneliness can negatively affect health, including increasing the risk of early-onset dementia.
Social isolation, alcohol use disorder, and depression are among the top risk factors for early-onset dementia. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Health

Many call loneliness a public health threat. New research now links it to early-onset dementia

Loneliness can negatively affect health, including increasing the risk of early-onset dementia.
Social isolation, alcohol use disorder, and depression are among the top risk factors for early-onset dementia. [ more ]
Medscape
4 months ago
Health

How Do We Address the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation?

Loneliness and social isolation have been identified as public health crises.
Combating loneliness and isolation requires addressing both objective measures and subjective feelings. [ more ]
Medscape
4 months ago
Health

How Do We Address the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation?

Loneliness and social isolation have been identified as public health crises.
Combating loneliness and isolation requires addressing both objective measures and subjective feelings. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Health

Rising numbers of people found long after death in England and Wales study

Increasing numbers of people in England and Wales are being found long after they have died, with their bodies in a decomposed state.
This trend is linked to austerity and social isolation.
The rise in undefined deaths suggests wider societal breakdowns of support networks. [ more ]
NPR
4 months ago
Digital life

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

Loneliness is a widespread issue, affecting around 1 in 4 adults globally.
Societal changes and individualistic values may increase vulnerability to loneliness. [ more ]
NPR
4 months ago
Digital life

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

Loneliness is a widespread issue, affecting around 1 in 4 adults globally.
Societal changes and individualistic values may increase vulnerability to loneliness. [ more ]
NPR
4 months ago
Digital life

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

Loneliness is a widespread issue, affecting around 1 in 4 adults globally.
Societal changes and individualistic values may increase vulnerability to loneliness. [ more ]
NPR
4 months ago
Digital life

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

Loneliness is a widespread issue, affecting around 1 in 4 adults globally.
Societal changes and individualistic values may increase vulnerability to loneliness. [ more ]
NPR
4 months ago
Digital life

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

Loneliness is a widespread issue, affecting around 1 in 4 adults globally.
Societal changes and individualistic values may increase vulnerability to loneliness. [ more ]
Fatherly
4 months ago
Relationships

The One Habit Is Key To Building Better Friendships

People of all genders have fewer close friends than they used to.
Social isolation among men is increasingly common. [ more ]
BBC News
5 months ago
London

'Chatty benches' encouraging lonely people to talk

Chatty benches are being used in London to combat social isolation.
The latest bench has been unveiled at Westfield shopping centre in Shepherd's Bush.
Sitting on a bench indicates openness to having a conversation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Health

WHO declares loneliness a global public health concern'

Loneliness is declared a pressing global health threat by the WHO.
Loneliness has similar health risks to smoking and obesity.
Loneliness affects people of all ages and has serious consequences on mental and physical health, as well as social and economic outcomes. [ more ]
Fatherly
10 months ago
Fathers

Men Feel More Disconnected Than Ever, And They're Turning To The "Manosphere"

A sobering new study shows that American men are facing a crisis, and many are finding solace in harmful online communities that preach misogyny and anti-feminist ideology.Equimundo, a non-profit working to prevent gender violence, break down harmful stereotypes, and encourage men to become allies in the gender and racial equality movements, surveyed 2,022 men aged 18-45 in the U.S. to determine how men are doing as a whole during a period of paradigm shifts.
Medium
1 year ago
UX design

The Disproportionate Impact of Evil UX Patterns on the Cognitively Disabled Community

By ChatGPT & Jamie Vanderwall
"Write about how evil UX patterns disproportionately affect the cognitively disabled community."User experience (UX) patterns are a crucial aspect of modern digital design.UX patterns are design solutions that solve common user problems in a simple and effective way.
Brooklyn Eagle
1 year ago
Health

Health Matters: Suggestions for New Year resolutions

In our last article, we discussed the three most important parameters of a lifestyle leading to healthy older age - nutrition, exercise and sleeping.Today we should talk about some other parameters that also play a significant role if we want to remain healthy to the end of a long life; in other words, to live longer and healthier.
Acm
1 year ago
Digital life

Facebook Reveals Language of Loneliness vs. Depression

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, Purdue University, Stanford University, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse analyzed Facebook posts to differentiate language associated with depression and with loneliness.The researchers obtained consent to collect 3.4 million posts from nearly 3,000 individuals, then administered depression and loneliness surveys to measure psychological states and feelings of social isolation before linguistically screening the posts for loneliness- and depression-related language.
Crain's Chicago Business
1 year ago
Remote teams

Remote work might be a deal breaker for young lawyers in hybrid offices

In a survey by the Chicago-based consulting firm The Red Bee Group, which was commissioned by the American Bar Association, their findings show that remote work opportunities remain a high priority for younger lawyers, with 44% saying they'd leave their place of employment for a greater ability to work remotely elsewhere.
Happiful Magazine
1 year ago
Mental health

10 things to do in June to benefit your wellbeing

From forging unlikely friendships to an ancient tree walking trail, and a podcast that'll empower and inspire you, try something new with our enriching suggestions
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Books

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror reviews roundup

The Ferryman by Justin Cronin (Orion, 22) The new novel from the author of The Passage could hardly be more different in tone and setting from that acclaimed horror trilogy.The island of Prospera provides an idyllic existence for the fortunate inhabitants, who display no curiosity about the wider world and accept having no children as the price of immortality: in old age they are ferried to the Nursery, from which they return, young again and memory-wiped, to start over.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Most deprived areas being left in broadband slow lane, says LGA

Deprived areas of England have less access to the fastest broadband despite relying more heavily on internet usage, a new report has found.The Local Government Association is calling for a digital exclusion minister to be appointed, in order to come up with a new strategy to close a gap which it said has left some areas in the broadband slow lane.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Here's how Toronto Public Library's programs can help get you through the new year | CBC News

Though celebrations for a new year are coming up, the financial and social hardships of the pandemic will continue to be felt by many.The Toronto Public Library (TPL) has a wide range of programs that can provide support.Whether it's with help navigating finances or a second set of eyes on a resume, your local library is there for you to use for free.
iRunFar
1 year ago
Running

Thankful for the Community

In this season of gratitude, I find myself reflecting back on what has been a long and satisfying year for me.After several years of social isolation and various disruptions on the work and running front, I am tremendously grateful for the running community and the various ways the interconnectedness of the trail running world has provided comfort, sustenance, and connection for me in the midst of transformation and change.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

Postpartum Eating Disorder: Signs, Causes & Treatment

Being pregnant and bringing a new life is no less than a miracle.We all celebrate pregnancy but are we mindful of what we tell the mother after childbirth?
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Editorial: Can pickleball save democracy? We've heard worse ideas.

Legend has it that a West Coast family credited with inventing the game in the 1960s named it after a "pickle boat," said to be a rowing term for a boat crewed by athletes of different abilities.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Wellness

Did the Pandemic Deepen Relationships in Your Life? We Want To Hear About It.

The pandemic forced many of us into spending unexpected, extended periods of time with unfamiliar neighbors, family members or strangers.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
11 months ago
Mental health

"I Feel Dead Inside" | Signs, Causes, And How to Stop

Emotions are complex, aren't they?One moment, they are clear and the next, they get all muddled.There have been times in my life when I've struggled to define what I was feeling and experiencing.And I remember summing it all up to my friends and therapist as feeling "dead inside".It was more than confusion, more than just sadness, and more than just feeling numb.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

Understanding Xylophobia: The Irrational Fear Of Wooded Areas

Have you ever seen a classic "cabin in the woods" movie but instead of being scared of the horror or the thriller part, you were more apprehensive of the "wooded area" on the screen?If yes, then you might fear wooded areas or forests, also called "Xylophobia".
Xylophobia, also known as Hylophobia, is an irrational fear of wooded areas or forests.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Texas school shooting: How to help kids get through unspeakable horror

The shooting that left at least 18 children dead at a school in Texas i s forcing parents and schools to once again confront how to talk to kids about violence.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
2 years ago
Mental health

Is Social Media Beneficial or Detrimental? | The Problems And Benefits Of Social Media Use

During the Pandemic we have all been on social media for hours at a stretch.Most people complained about various problems with social media in spite of being on it for hours.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Charity's coronation celebrations begin with tea dance to combat loneliness

A charity established by the King to promote sustainability has begun hosting events to mark the coronation including a tea dance to help combat social isolation.Festivities held by the Prince's Foundation started with a tea dance for 140 people at the charity's headquarters of Dumfries House on Tuesday to celebrate the local community in East Ayrshire and help combat social isolation.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Emergency room visits from firearms dropped in 2022, but remained higher than pre-pandemic rate

Emergency department visits for firearm injuries in the United States dropped slightly since 2020, but the rate in 2022 was still above pre-pandemic levels.According to a new study published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the weekly number of emergency department visits related to firearm injuries began to rise in March 2020 before sharply increasing in May 2020 and remaining high.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

ADHD in children linked to social isolation later on study

Children with ADHD are at increased risk of becoming socially isolated as they grow up, according to a new study.Researchers said that the findings highlight the importance of peer support for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).The new research, led by experts at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London, examined data on 2,232 British children taking part in a long-term twin study.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Charity offering Woolwich residents free meals in need of volunteers

F oodCycle is a UK charity combining food, spare kitchen spaces, and volunteers to help create three-course meals for those at risk of food poverty and social isolation.The charity tackles loneliness and food waste - but is in urgent need of volunteers as it opens its doors in the Woolwich area.Opening on January 20 at the Woolwich Common Community Centre, the weekly free meal provides not only delicious food but also much-needed conversation to those less fortunate.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Encore: Seattle sues social media over youth mental health

Two Seattle area school districts are suing five social media companies.They allege the companies' practices have led to increased anxiety, depression, eating disorders and bullying among children.AILSA CHANG, HOST: Two Seattle-area school districts are suing the companies that own Snapchat, Instagram and other social media apps.
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
1 year ago
Education

Effects of lockdown on young people, Phoebe Mills, Darrick Wood Secondary School

Effects of lockdown on young people, Phoebe Mills, Darrick Wood Secondary School (Image: Google) Effects of lockdown on young people, by Phoebe Mills, Darrick Wood Secondary School Crucial years for young people's social development and transition into adulthood were highly disrupted by the pandemic and ensuing lockdowns.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Mental health

If it takes a village, where's mine?': new mums in rural Australia lack mental health services

Stephanie Trethewey thought she was prepared for life on the land as a mother.She'd grown up in the city and cut her teeth as a reporter in the television industry  and then fell in love with a farmer.But when Trethewey and her husband, Sam, moved from inner-west Melbourne to rural Tasmania in July 2019 with their six-month-old son, Elliot, she says her mental health really took a bit of a dive.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Biden Is Finally Beefing Up Mental Health Resources At Schools

The Biden Administration is stepping up to address our youth mental health crisis, and not a moment too soon.Even before the pandemic brought about social isolation, trauma, and loss on a scale not seen before, America's youth were struggling.Since the pandemic, however, research shows the mental health of America's tweens and teens has tanked, and our schools are not equipped to address the needs of the kids they serve.
english.elpais.com
1 year ago
Health

When vegetarianism hides an eating disorder

Eating disorders Tribune Opinion articles written in the style of their author."These texts are to be based on verified facts and must be respectful towards people, even though their actions may be criticized.shall feature, along with the author's name (regardless of their greater or lesser renown), a footer stating their office, academic title, political affiliation (if any) and main occupation, or the occupation related to the topic being assessed Vegetarianism and veganism aren't inherently healthier than an omnivorous diet.Maria Korneeva (Getty Images) Vegetarianism is a diet based on vegetables, eliminating meat and its byproducts.
@morkof I guess I suck at "tearing apart prey with my jaws"
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Discover Magazine
1 year ago
Wellness

5 of the Worst Bad Habits for Your Brain

1. Failing to Socialize with Other Humans
Long before COVID-19, researchers knew that social isolation increased the risk of body-wide inflammation , as well as .We can probably thank evolution for that, according to James Giordano, Pellegrino Center professor of neurology and biochemistry at Georgetown University Medical Center.
Discover Magazine
1 year ago
Wellness

5 of the Worst Bad Habits for Your Brain

1. Failing to Socialize with Other Humans
Long before COVID-19, researchers knew that social isolation increased the risk of body-wide inflammation , as well as .We can probably thank evolution for that, according to James Giordano, Pellegrino Center professor of neurology and biochemistry at Georgetown University Medical Center.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Wellness

Most Working Parents Are Burned Out, Report Says

Two-thirds of working parents surveyed met the criteria for parental burnout.Here's how to spot the signs - and get help.
Boston.com
1 year ago
New England Patriots

What's up with Mac Jones' body language? A former NFL player says he has affluenza

Patriots Critics of the second-year quarterback continue to call out his body language.Mac Jones said his on-field outbursts are because of his passion for the game.From dropping F-bombs caught by television cameras to diving in front of Eli Apple on a questionable block, Jones has worn his emotions on his sleeve this season.
Harvard Business Review
1 year ago
Business

Understanding Influential Older Americans Depends on Trustworthy Data and Insights - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM NORC

There's no doubt about it: the pandemic has brought tremendous chaos to the U.S. economy.For some, that's meant greater financial uncertainty, greater income insecurity, and greater mental and emotional strain.It's been especially trying for Americans 50 and older.Since 2021, older Americans have grown more concerned about their finances, according to a new report by NORC at the University of Chicago using Foresight 50+, the research panel it created with AARP.
EL PAIS English Edition
1 year ago
Health

The Harvard Kid's Healthy Eating Plate: What it is and how it promotes healthy weight

Food is one of the central concerns in raising a child.
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Europe news

Queer Pussy Riot leader daringly escapes Russia disguised as a food courier

The queer political activist and punk rocker Maria V. Alyokhina executed a daring escape from Russia recently.
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