Loneliness: Greater Negative Impact on Memory Than Social Isolation?
University of Waterloo via News-Medical – About a third of Canadians feel lonely, and a study from the University of Waterloo shows it has a greater…
NEW STUDY Shows Social Isolation Harms Brain Health, Increases Risk of Dementia
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – Social isolation, “the absence or near absence of social connections or relationships,” and loneliness are not healthy. There is evidence of…
Lockdown Has Encouraged Older People to Embrace Technology, Reconnect and Build New Relationships
University of Stirling via News-Medical – The COVID-19 lockdown was a catalyst for many older people to embrace technology, reconnect with friends and build new relationships…
How Does Your Brain Process Emotions? Answer Could Help Address Loneliness Epidemic
University of California – San Diego via EurekAlert – Research over the last decade has shown that loneliness is an important determinant of health. It is…
Feeling Burnt Out? These 7 Mental-Health Techs Can Help
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Anxiety, depression, burnout, loneliness –2020 was the most stressful year in many people’s lives, according to an international study…
Beware of THESE 6 Adverse Health Effects Linked to Social Media Use
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Rates of depression among American adults tripled during COVID-19, according to a recent survey published in JAMA Network Open. Given the absolute calamity of the…
A Regular Dose of Nature May Improve Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Wiley via EurekAlert – A study published in Ecological Applications suggests that nature around one’s home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects…
How Does Chronic Stress Induce Bone Loss?
Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters via EurekAlert – Clinical studies have found that bone mineral density in patients with anxiety or depression is lower than in…
How to Keep the Elderly Safe and Happy in a Pandemic
Nicky Blackburn via Israel21c – Should the elderly stay home during the Covid crisis, how do we know if they are depressed, what can we do to…
Your Brain Shows If You Are Lonely or Not
Dartmouth College via EurekAlert – Social connection with others is critical to a person’s mental and physical well-being. How the brain maps relationships with other…
‘No Lockdown’: Doctors Warn Shutdowns Unleashing Massive Health Crises and Upheaval
Paul Strand via CBN News – A growing number of doctors are trying to show why they believe lockdowns and shutdowns are doing more harm than the…
‘Cardiac Arrests up 800 Percent’: 600+ Doctors Warn Lockdowns Doing Much More Damage Than COVID
Paul Strand via CBN News – A new grassroots organization of doctors is telling the nation it needs a second opinion about the way to handle…
COVID-19’s Mental Health Impact: Why Going to See a Counselor Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Heather Sells via CBN News – Before COVID-19 began infecting hundreds of thousands of Americans, millions of people were already coping with mental health concerns…
Social Isolation: Find Ways to Connect Now For Health’s Sake
Dr. Don Colbert – Whether you’re currently feeling lonely or not, we can all help each other by finding ways to connect now. If you…
How to Deal with the Pain of Uncertainty and Insecurity During the Current Crisis + More Tips and Mental Health Strategies to Help You Find Peace During the Pandemic
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In today’s blog and podcast, I am going to be answering some of the questions you have sent in regarding handling…
