social isolation
Loneliness Peaks in Youth and Old Age
Health
Summary: A new study revealed a U-shaped pattern of loneliness across the lifespan, with higher levels in younger and older adults and ...
Let’s Talk: Web-Based Chats Boost Brain Function in Older Adults
Health
Summary: Internet-based conversations can significantly improve cognitive functions in socially isolated older adults. The trial, known as I-CONECT, involved 186 participants aged ...
Social Isolation Linked to Accelerated Aging
Health
Summary: Researchers have uncovered a significant correlation between social isolation and accelerated biological aging, indicating that individuals with limited social connections are ...
Battling Loneliness in an Aging World
Science
In response to the challenges posed by an aging population and a rising number of individuals living alone, companion robots are emerging ...
Hikikomori: New Tool Sheds Light on Social Isolation Phenomenon
Health
Summary: Researchers developed the Hikikomori Diagnostic Evaluation (HiDE), a new assessment tool for identifying pathological social withdrawal or hikikomori. This condition, initially ...
