loneliness

Most of us would have experienced a bit of loneliness at some point of time in our lives. It is not uncommon to long for contact and connections with other people. However, when we think of loneliness, we often think and understand it in…

Mindfulness is the practice of being present at the moment and accepting your thoughts and feelings without any judgment. (Image: Shutterstock)If you have been feeling lonely for a while then you need to take small steps into realising that…

Being socially isolated or feeling lonely can trigger a range of diseases as experts say that mental health and physical health are interrelated. According to studies loneliness can lead to premature death from all causes, a risk that is…

A new fund which aims to tackle loneliness and social isolation across Scotland has been launched. The £3.8m pot is part of efforts by the Scottish Government to reduce inequality by bringing people together.…

Yucaipa, California — Expensive upkeep, coupled with isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, led retiree Jennie Olsen to move in with her daughter, son-in-law and their five children. Olsen loves being close to her family, and her…

According to a recent study conducted by UCL experts, loneliness frequently causes depression in expecting and new moms. Researchers revealed those who interact with expectant mothers, such as in antenatal classes or consultations,…

People take photos with their mobile phones as the sun sets as seen from 42nd street in Times Square ... in New York City on July 12, 2018 during Manhattanhenge. - Manhattanhenge, sometimes also referred to as Manhattan Solstice, is a…

By: Christos Makridis Amid surging mental health challenges among children following COVID-19 and school closures, Robin, an NYC-based educational technology startup, recently launched and has begun pioneering a novel, human-centric…

The U.S. globally has the highest percentage of older adults living alone, according to Pew Research Center. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have long warned that social isolation contributes to numerous health…

If you have a kid and you are considering adopting a pet, it's probably not a bad idea. Kids connect instinctively with pets and there may be many reasons behind it. Your canine or feline friends love unconditionally and give all their…