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Turns out the zombie apocalypse isn't as fun as they said it would be Rebecca Solnit on our dangerously disconnected world

Many individuals in modern urban life, especially in post-pandemic environments, exhibit emotional detachment and a lack of genuine connection with those around them.

I got my first smartphone at 30. It ruined my life.

Smartphones, while beneficial for connectivity, can lead to increased feelings of isolation and dependence.

Turns out the zombie apocalypse isn't as fun as they said it would be Rebecca Solnit on our dangerously disconnected world

Many individuals in modern urban life, especially in post-pandemic environments, exhibit emotional detachment and a lack of genuine connection with those around them.

I got my first smartphone at 30. It ruined my life.

Smartphones, while beneficial for connectivity, can lead to increased feelings of isolation and dependence.
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#mental-health

Historic numbers of Americans live by themselves as they age

Over 16 million Americans are aging alone, often facing significant health and emotional challenges due to isolation.

It felt shameful': the profound loneliness of modern motherhood

Motherhood can lead to overwhelming loneliness, impacting mental health despite support from family and friends.

The potential cost of not setting screen-time boundaries for your kids 'has never been higher' one expert says

Jonathan Haidt emphasizes the importance of protecting children's mental health in the age of smartphones and social media, urging parents to set boundaries.

Hikikomori - What is It? Is It a Mental Health Condition?

Hikikomori describes a growing trend of isolation among adolescents, often resulting from social stressors and affecting mental health, particularly since the pandemic.

Social isolation, loneliness and frailty in older adults have a complex and sometimes mutually reinforcing relationship

Social isolation, loneliness, and frailty interact dynamically, worsening as individuals age, leading to a complex and self-reinforcing cycle.

Loneliness and Philosophy: The Philosopher's Approach to Loneliness

Philosophy and loneliness are interconnected, influencing how individuals perceive and engage with the concept of connection.

Historic numbers of Americans live by themselves as they age

Over 16 million Americans are aging alone, often facing significant health and emotional challenges due to isolation.

It felt shameful': the profound loneliness of modern motherhood

Motherhood can lead to overwhelming loneliness, impacting mental health despite support from family and friends.

The potential cost of not setting screen-time boundaries for your kids 'has never been higher' one expert says

Jonathan Haidt emphasizes the importance of protecting children's mental health in the age of smartphones and social media, urging parents to set boundaries.

Hikikomori - What is It? Is It a Mental Health Condition?

Hikikomori describes a growing trend of isolation among adolescents, often resulting from social stressors and affecting mental health, particularly since the pandemic.

Social isolation, loneliness and frailty in older adults have a complex and sometimes mutually reinforcing relationship

Social isolation, loneliness, and frailty interact dynamically, worsening as individuals age, leading to a complex and self-reinforcing cycle.

Loneliness and Philosophy: The Philosopher's Approach to Loneliness

Philosophy and loneliness are interconnected, influencing how individuals perceive and engage with the concept of connection.
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#loneliness-epidemic

Can an AI friend make you less lonely?

Friend: a wearable AI companion designed to alleviate loneliness by providing constant company through text interactions.

Don't Turn Inward

Increased solitude among Americans is leading to a decline in socialization and a rise in loneliness, which could have significant societal implications.

Can an AI friend make you less lonely?

Friend: a wearable AI companion designed to alleviate loneliness by providing constant company through text interactions.

Don't Turn Inward

Increased solitude among Americans is leading to a decline in socialization and a rise in loneliness, which could have significant societal implications.
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#covid-19

Youth Mental Health Crisis and the Access to Help

The youth mental health crisis has worsened due to COVID-19, with many children facing rising rates of anxiety and depression.

Pandemic lockdowns were less of a shock for people with fewer ties

Older adults already socially isolated experienced less decline in well-being during COVID-19 isolation.

Youth Mental Health Crisis and the Access to Help

The youth mental health crisis has worsened due to COVID-19, with many children facing rising rates of anxiety and depression.

Pandemic lockdowns were less of a shock for people with fewer ties

Older adults already socially isolated experienced less decline in well-being during COVID-19 isolation.
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Food always tastes better in good company | Brief letters

Dining alone is less enjoyable than sharing a meal with others, particularly during times of isolation.
#community

Opinion | From This Pennsylvania Swing County, the Truth About American Politics in 2024

Riegelsville showcases strong community ties, contrasting with broader social isolation trends in America.

Loneliness Isn't Just a Holiday Issue-It's a Year-Round Epidemic

Community leaders emphasize the need to address social isolation beyond the holiday season.

The Belonging Gap: Why We Feel Alone and How to Bridge It

Prolonged isolation significantly increases mortality risk, comparable to smoking and more severe than obesity.
Rising awareness and proactive efforts are necessary to combat the growing loneliness epidemic.

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.

Opinion | From This Pennsylvania Swing County, the Truth About American Politics in 2024

Riegelsville showcases strong community ties, contrasting with broader social isolation trends in America.

Loneliness Isn't Just a Holiday Issue-It's a Year-Round Epidemic

Community leaders emphasize the need to address social isolation beyond the holiday season.

The Belonging Gap: Why We Feel Alone and How to Bridge It

Prolonged isolation significantly increases mortality risk, comparable to smoking and more severe than obesity.
Rising awareness and proactive efforts are necessary to combat the growing loneliness epidemic.

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.
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#loneliness

Record numbers of seniors living alone could be prone to isolation

Over 16 million older Americans live alone, exposing them to serious health and social challenges.

Why Is the Loneliness Epidemic so Hard to Cure?

Loneliness has increasingly become a significant issue exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, affecting numerous individuals deeply.

Loneliness is hurting our health, but these policies could help

Loneliness and social isolation pose significant health risks, contributing to a national crisis that needs urgent policy attention.

'We took our message about loneliness and isolation straight to Downing Street'

Camden's Age UK highlights arts' role in combating elderly loneliness, urging government investment to enhance community services for older individuals.

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.

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.

Record numbers of seniors living alone could be prone to isolation

Over 16 million older Americans live alone, exposing them to serious health and social challenges.

Why Is the Loneliness Epidemic so Hard to Cure?

Loneliness has increasingly become a significant issue exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, affecting numerous individuals deeply.

Loneliness is hurting our health, but these policies could help

Loneliness and social isolation pose significant health risks, contributing to a national crisis that needs urgent policy attention.

'We took our message about loneliness and isolation straight to Downing Street'

Camden's Age UK highlights arts' role in combating elderly loneliness, urging government investment to enhance community services for older individuals.

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.

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.
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America's Young Men Are Falling Behind-and Shifting Right

Young men are experiencing economic and social challenges, leading to feelings of aimlessness and a sense of not being needed by society.

How to Talk to People When You Live Alone | The Walrus

Living alone necessitates actively seeking conversations, which alters how social interactions occur.
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Teen Girls' Brains Aged Rapidly During Pandemic, Study Finds

Girls' brain development accelerated due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting their mental well-being more than boys.

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.

Teen Girls' Brains Aged Rapidly During Pandemic, Study Finds

Girls' brain development accelerated due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting their mental well-being more than boys.

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.
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#friendship

French: America's loneliness epidemic has a cure make a new friend

Making new friends is essential for healing national divides and increasing social mobility among struggling communities.

When Life Feels Too Busy for Friendship

The 'post-rescheduling thrill' reveals a complex relationship with friendships in today's fast-paced lifestyle.

Gen Zers aren't lonely. They're fueling a vibrant social renaissance.

Building friendships in new environments can be challenging; joining social clubs can facilitate meaningful connections and combat feelings of isolation.

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.

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

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.

French: America's loneliness epidemic has a cure make a new friend

Making new friends is essential for healing national divides and increasing social mobility among struggling communities.

When Life Feels Too Busy for Friendship

The 'post-rescheduling thrill' reveals a complex relationship with friendships in today's fast-paced lifestyle.

Gen Zers aren't lonely. They're fueling a vibrant social renaissance.

Building friendships in new environments can be challenging; joining social clubs can facilitate meaningful connections and combat feelings of isolation.

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.

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

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.
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Volunteer with DOROT to Connect with an Older Neighbor this Rosh Hashanah

DOROT's Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery helps alleviate isolation among older adults by pairing volunteers with those in need for care package delivery and connection.

Check on your neighbors': how isolation makes extreme heat more deadly

Social isolation significantly increases the risks associated with extreme heat, particularly for those living alone.

How to Be Productive at Night | ClickUp

Maximize nighttime productivity with tips despite potential challenges like circadian rhythm disruption and social isolation.

No One Knows How to Talk About Weight Loss Anymore

Weight loss can lead to social isolation even when it improves health.

The "Subtler Truth" of American Happiness

Key to joy is not singular, but a combination of factors like finances, family, and social fitness.

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

Conversation, even online, can help prevent cognitive decline and dementia.

Supporting socially isolated older people across Epping Forest

Supporting socially isolated older people through befriending service at weekly community clubs in Epping Forest District.

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.

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.
#remote-work

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
#social isolation

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

'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.
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#people

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#individuals

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.

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.

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.

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.
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@morkof I guess I suck at "tearing apart prey with my jaws"
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from Discover Magazine
1 year ago
Wellness

5 of the Worst Bad Habits for Your Brain

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This includes running, climbing, swimming, seeing at night, fighting, and tearing prey apart with our jaws, explains Giordano.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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