Brain scans reveal that lonely people process the world in unique ways
Non-lonely individuals share similar brain processing, every lonely person perceives the world through a unique, idiosyncratic lens.
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JJ Shavit
- Jul 13
AI-powered robot “companions” could combat human loneliness, study finds
A ground-breaking new study suggests that the future antidote to an escalating loneliness epidemic could come from an unexpected source - AI
JJ Shavit
- Jun 29
Fighting loneliness by finding purpose
Loneliness is known to be one of the biggest psychological predictors for health problems, cognitive decline, and early mortality.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 16
Cutting down on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness
Mounting research data indicate that increased use of social media by young adults correlates significantly with deteriorating mental health
JJ Shavit
- Mar 20
Attending live sport improves wellbeing and reduces loneliness, study finds
Attending live sporting events has been found to improve levels of wellbeing and reduce feelings of loneliness, according to new research
JD Shavit
- Apr 19, 2022
How to reduce loneliness: Meaningful activities can improve health, well-being
Free time is sometimes idealized, but research shows free time can sometimes be unhealthy by increasing loneliness.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 13, 2022
Loneliness linked to memory decline, study says
Scientists report certain people who feel lonely over a sustained period of time may experience elevated decline in verbal memory skills.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 2, 2021
How virtual reality can combat isolation on Earth and in space
The loneliness epidemic could be alleviated by an unlikely marriage between space research and virtual reality (VR).
JJ Shavit
- Oct 3, 2021
Dutch supermarket chain opens ‘chat checkouts’ to combat loneliness among the elderly
Some 200 Jumbo supermarkets will be opening up registers where clients can stop for a chat rather than pay for their shopping.
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