Monash University18d
Grief and loneliness universal: when a spouse dies, there is no relief, regardless of gender, health or wealth
A unique study, led by Monash University, has found that when a woman’s or man’s spouse dies, their loneliness and grief persist regardless of whether they are isolated or supported socially, are self ...
The Lancet19d
The effects of volunteering on loneliness among lonely older adults: the HEAL-HOA dual randomised controlled trial
aDepartment of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China bDepartment of Special Education and Counseling, The ...
in.mashable22d
Meet BooBoo, The AI Smart Pet That Is Helping Chinese Teens Combat Loneliness
Customers who spend less time with their kids are lured by the smart pets who can help their kids combat loneliness and calculus at the same time. But will an AI-enabled smart pet bring as much joy ...
WBUR25d
The loneliness epidemic: How to break out of isolation and find connection
Loneliness is becoming an epidemic for people of all ages. To kick off 2025, Here & Now is looking at how people can forge connections in this era of loneliness. Part 1. Surgeon general on ...
The Independent Singapore26d
Desperate and isolated: Japan’s elderly women choosing jail over loneliness
This surprising trend highlights the broader issue of loneliness and economic struggle faced by Japan’s elderly. According to the latest report from CNN, Tochigi Women’s Prison, located north ...
The Independent28d
How young women like me became part of the loneliest generation of all
Unwilling to deal with the emotional – and physical – toll of loneliness, Joseph has set out to help people find friends (Chanté Joseph/Instagram) I also remember those greyscale Age UK ...