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·May 11, 2023·4 min read

YouTube Habits Linked to Increased Loneliness and Anxiety

Researchers have found a link between frequent YouTube usage and increased levels of loneliness, anxiety, and depression, especially among viewers under 29. The study raises concerns about 'parasocial relationships' between creators and viewers, as well as the algorithmic recommendation of suicide-related content. The team suggests AI-based solutions to guide users towards positive mental health content.

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·April 28, 2023·3 min read

Spread Happiness: Sharing Positive Emotions Can Help Combat Loneliness and Negativity

A new study suggests that sharing positive feelings with others may ease loneliness-based negativity, which can contribute to psychological issues and physical health problems. Researchers at the University of Nebraska found that individuals who regularly share positive emotional experiences with friends and family experienced a decreased correlation between loneliness and negative interpretations of ambiguous stimuli, which can lead to poor psychological and physical outcomes.

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·April 26, 2023·5 min read

Pandemic Pet Pals: Exploring the Complex Relationship Between Pet Ownership, Stress, and Loneliness During Lockdown

During the COVID-19 pandemic, US dog and cat owners became closer to their pets, though pet ownership did not consistently alleviate stress and loneliness. The relationship between mental health and pet ownership was complex, with dog owners experiencing a greater reduction in stress and loneliness compared to cat owners and non-pet owners.

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·April 26, 2023·6 min read

Correlation Between Social Vulnerability and Elevated Suicide Risks Discovered

Social determinants of health are linked to suicide risk, with the suicide rate nearly doubling between the least and most socially vulnerable counties. The study proposes several public health and economic policies that could reduce suicide rates by targeting social vulnerability in communities, such as improving access to mental health services and quality healthcare, and building stronger social networks.

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·April 5, 2023·3 min read

Lonely People’s Divergent Thought Processes May Contribute to Feeling Alone in a Crowded Room

Lonely people's neural responses differ from their less lonely peers, suggesting lonely people may see the world differently from those around them, even if they have a large social network, and this may contribute to feeling lonely.

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·March 18, 2023·3 min read

Attending Live Sport Improves Well-being

Attending sports events has a positive impact on two measures of well-being; it helps improve life satisfaction and also reduces feelings of loneliness.

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·November 14, 2022·5 min read

Feeling Lonely? What We Want From Our Relationships Can Change With Age

Expectations of what a person expects from an interpersonal relationship change significantly as we age. Researchers say that many people still feel lonely, even when they don't spend too much time alone.

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·September 29, 2022·6 min read

Loneliness Associated With Double the Risk of Developing Diabetes

Higher rates of loneliness were associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes during a twenty-year follow-up, a new study reveals.

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·September 27, 2022·2 min read

Being Lonely and Unhappy Accelerates Aging More Than Smoking

Loneliness, restless sleep, and unhappiness have a significant effect on biological aging, a new study reports.

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·August 3, 2022·3 min read

Cumulative Loneliness Associated With Accelerated Memory Aging in Older Adults

Feeling lonely for extended periods of time was associated with more rapid memory decline in those aged over 65.

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·August 2, 2022·4 min read

The Cost of Loneliness

Researchers discuss the detrimental psychological, physical, and economic impact of loneliness.

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·July 18, 2022·3 min read

Childhood Loneliness Linked to Stress and Problem Drinking in Young Adults

Children who experience loneliness before the age of 12 are more likely to experience stress in early adulthood which leads to an increased risk of an unhealthy relationship with alcohol.

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YouTube Habits Linked to Increased Loneliness and Anxiety

Attending Live Sport Improves Well-being

Loneliness Associated With Double the Risk of Developing Diabetes

Being Lonely and Unhappy Accelerates Aging More Than Smoking

Childhood Loneliness Linked to Stress and Problem Drinking in Young Adults

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