America is running out of places to hang out as movie theaters, bars, diners and bowling alleys drop to all-time low Chronic isolation has the same health impact as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Fortune · Aug 2
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection Inviting people over is a good way to strengthen social connections, but pressure to clean every room and prepare a table of good food before guests arrive can get in the way The Independent UK · Apr 19
Chatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionship Some American senior citizens have a new companion to help them combat loneliness: a robot The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
Close friends can help you live longer but they can spread some bad habits too Don't skip Friendsgiving. A large new study confirms that close friendships are vital to our health. But BFFs tend to share certain vices, too. WEKU · Nov 20, 2023
Loneliness Is an Epidemic. Can We Fix It? Study after study shows loneliness and isolation have a profound effect on physical and mental health. Inverse · May 7, 2023
Loneliness is making us physically sick, but social prescribing can treat it – podcast Social isolation and loneliness are increasingly becoming societal problems, as they contribute to polarization and affect our physical health. Mental health professionals, community advocates and health-care providers have been raising the alarm about this impending crisis. The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023