Loneliness
Younger People Feeling Lonelier Than Their Grandparents, Study Finds
'Social media can make you feel very alone,' one of the authors noted.
World’s Longest Study: Do This Now to Have Great Health in Your 80s
What do we need for a long and happy life? The answer to this question is emerging from the longest study on happiness conducted by the Harvard Study of Adult ...
Isolation May Be a Dementia Risk Factor, but Tech Could Help
Two new studies add to the evidence that social isolation is a substantial risk factor for dementia in community-dwelling older adults, new research shows. The research also identifies technology as ...
Tech’s Attack on Our Dopamine System
Understanding how our neurological reward center works is key to keeping it in balance
Immediate Intervention Prevents Almost 100 Percent of Repeat Suicide Attempts: Experts
A special intervention program almost completely eliminated the number of suicides among those who attempted it at least once. The program was initiated in 2017 at Rambam Health Care Campus, ...
The Healing Power of Stewie
Almost a year ago, my husband and I got a skittish little rescue dog. Stewie is a white fifteen pound terrier mix who came into our home not knowing how ...
1 in 5 Young Adults Dies From Excessive Alcohol Consumption
It’s only in recent times that alcohol has become a potent toxin that needs to be carefully regulated.
Poor Sleep Can Make Folks Selfish, Study Finds
The health risks of losing sleep are well known, ranging from heart disease to depression, but who knew that too little sleep can also make you selfish? That's the takeaway ...
Loneliness Did Not Increase During CCP Virus Pandemic: Study
Research published on June 22 by the American Psychological Association found that there was not an increase in loneliness among Americans during the shelter in place and physical distancing put ...
A Mindful Method to Deal with Tiredness, Loneliness, and Stress
Difficult emotions can wear us down if we don't tune in and move through them