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·July 10, 2021·5 min read

The Neuroscience Behind Why Your Brain May Need Time to Adjust to ‘Un-Social Distancing’

Over 50% of people surveyed reporting they feel uneasy about returning to in-person interactions, regardless of vaccination status, following covid lockdowns. Researchers share their thoughts on how social isolation and resocialization could impact the brain.

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·May 25, 2021·4 min read

Feeling Lonely? Turn up the Volume!

Lonely and socially isolated people prefer higher volume sounds, such as loud music or background noise, compared to those who feel socially accepted, a new study reports.

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·May 20, 2021·4 min read

Emotional Support Animals Benefit Those With Chronic Mental Illness

Emotional support animals provide quantifiable benefits for people with mental health problems who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and loneliness.

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·April 29, 2021·3 min read

Men’s Loneliness Linked to an Increased Risk of Cancer

Loneliness in middle-aged men increased the risk of them developing cancer by 10%.

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·March 25, 2021·5 min read

It Takes Guts to Fend Off Loneliness and Achieve Wisdom

Both wisdom and loneliness appear to be influenced by microbial diversity within the gut, a new study reports.

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·March 24, 2021·3 min read

Midlife Loneliness Is a Risk Factor for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Those who report feeling consistently lonely and socially isolated between the ages of 45 and 64 have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. However, the risk can be reversed if people embark on activities to expand their social lives and become less lonely.

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·March 5, 2021·4 min read

How Does Your Brain Process Emotions? Answer Could Help Address Loneliness Epidemic

Specific brain regions respond in opposing ways when exposed to emotional stimuli associated with loneliness and wisdom.

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·March 4, 2021·4 min read

Lonely? These Odd Rituals Can Help

Adopting unique rituals to make everyday tasks more meaningful, like dunking a teabag repeatedly, may help curb feelings of loneliness, a new study reports.

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·February 20, 2021·4 min read

Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness Are Peaking in College Students

A new study reveals an increase in students reporting symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. 83% of students surveyed reported their mental health had impacted their academic performance within the past month.

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·December 15, 2020·4 min read

What Loneliness Looks Like in the Brain

Neuroimaging reveals several differences in the brains of lonely people, specifically in the default network. Researchers found greater gray matter density and stronger connectivity in the default networks of lonely people.

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·November 22, 2020·4 min read

Loneliness in Parkinson’s Disease May Lead to Worsening of Symptoms

People with Parkinson's disease who have less social interaction are at greater risk for developing more severe symptoms of the disease than those who are less lonely.

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·August 8, 2020·5 min read

Experiences of Loneliness May Differ by Age

People experience loneliness differently in adult life, depending on their age. The strongest association with loneliness is feeling excluded from society.