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Featured Neuroscience

·November 5, 2018·2 min read

Solitary Confinement Puts Brains at Risk

Researchers report social isolation is linked to changes in brain structures and increased risks of developing mental health disorders.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·October 29, 2018·4 min read

Loneliness Increased Dementia Risk

Researchers provide further evidence that social isolation can increase the risk of developing dementia in older people.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 8, 2018·4 min read

Lonely People Stand Farther From Loved Ones

Researchers theorize social 'survival mode' triggers the preference for greater personal space in lonely people.

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·August 14, 2018·5 min read

Poor Sleep Triggers Viral Loneliness and Social Rejection

A new study reveals a link between sleep deprivation and heightened feelings of social isolation. Researchers report sleep loss blunts activity in the brain that normally encourages social engagement.

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Featured Psychology

·May 26, 2018·4 min read

Peer Rejection Isn’t the Culprit Behind School Shootings

Researchers report people should look more deeply into the environmental factors and mental health issues surrounding those involved in school shootings, and not simply blame peer rejection.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 11, 2018·4 min read

Digital Addiction Increases Loneliness, Anxiety and Depression

Researchers report digital addiction can lead people to feel more anxious, depressed and lonely.

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Featured Psychology

·March 15, 2018·3 min read

Who is Best at Understanding Human Interactions? Those Who Are Lonely and Sad

Those who feel sad or lonely appear to be better at understanding social nature, researchers report.

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Featured Psychology

·December 13, 2017·5 min read

Father’s Rejection May Increase Child’s Social Anxiety and Loneliness

Rejection from fathers may lead to an increased risk of social anxiety and loneliness in children and teens, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 6, 2017·5 min read

Poor Social Skills May Be Harmful to Health

People who express problems in social settings could be at greater risk of both physical and mental health problems, researchers report.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 18, 2017·4 min read

Gentle Touch Soothes Pain of Social Rejection

Researchers report a gentle touch from another person can help to soothe the pain of social exclusion.

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Featured Psychology

·August 6, 2017·2 min read

So Lonely I Could Die: Social Isolation Greater Public Health Threat Than Obesity

According to researchers, social isolation and loneliness significantly increase the risk for premature death.

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Featured Psychology

·June 13, 2017·5 min read

Loneliness Contributes to Self-Centeredness for Sake of Self-Preservation

Loneliness increases self centeredness while being self centered contributes to feelings of loneliness, a new study reports.

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