A new survey has revealed that 1 in every 5 people worldwide suffer from loneliness. In a survey conducted by Gallup, 23 percent of people who reported loneliness also often reported physical pain, anxiety, sadness, stress, and anger. Dr. Verma, a psychologist, told CBS News that loneliness is more than an emotional feeling, a medical problem that should be taken…
Loneliness
Waterloo: A study by the University of Waterloo in Canada found that loneliness negatively affects memory in older adults. Loneliness is an individual feeling that people may experience even while engaging in social activities. It is often associated with depression and an increase in stress hormones that contribute to memory impairment. Researchers at the University of Waterloo conducted a six-year…
Pennsylvania: Almost all of us will experience feelings of loneliness at one time or another, even if only for a short period of time and forget about it later. However, a new study tells us that it can have negative effects on physical health. According to media reports, research published in ‘Health Psychology’ shows that if you are one of…
Washington: A recent study found that in people who feel emotionally or socially isolated, these feelings can be reduced by getting more sleep, especially in young people. According to research published in the journal Sleep, better sleep is associated with significantly less feelings of emotional and social isolation. Young people in particular benefit from good sleep, but in general, people…
New Orleans: A current research discovered that social distancing or emotions of isolation are the main reason behind all-cause mortality in folks with stroke. Based on media studies, a research revealed within the journal ‘JAMA Community Open’ means that treating loneliness and social distancing can cut back well being issues in overweight folks. The report says that though loneliness is…