According to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, we’re in the throes of a loneliness epidemic. In a recent interview, Murthy noted that one in two American adults experience “measurable levels of loneliness,” while “the numbers are even higher among young people.” In addition to the mental health consequences associated with a lack of connection […]
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Can public parks save us from loneliness?
When I had my first child, much of my life revolved around a 6-acre park about a 10-minute walk from my house in Somerville, Massachusetts. Lincoln Park had a playground and spacious green space adjacent to a public school — perfect for unleashing the energy of a toddler. Our routine could partly be explained by […]
Loneliness is worse for heart health than bad diet or smoking, study of diabetic patients finds
Groundbreaking health care innovations, like the first-ever blood test for preeclampsia and the FDA’s approval of a drug that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, grabbed headlines this week. But a number of newsworthy studies also shone new light on a variety of important topics, from the dangers of loneliness to the risks parents took […]
Are you more likely to experience loneliness in early, middle or older adulthood? Here’s what a new study says.
Loneliness has been a big topic in health over the past year, with the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, comparing its negative health consequences to those of a daily smoking habit. Now, new research is breaking down when people are the most likely to feel lonely — and what other risk factors might also […]
Are you more likely to experience loneliness in early, middle or older adulthood? Here’s what a new study says.
Loneliness has been a big topic in health over the past year, with the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, comparing its negative health consequences to those of a daily smoking habit. Now, new research is breaking down when people are the most likely to feel lonely — and what other risk factors might also […]
Another dudebro guiding followers into deeper loneliness
Andrew Tate may be facing a mounting number of international charges for alleged sex crimes, but this doesn’t mean we’ve seen the end of “masculinity influencers” who make big bucks by preying upon the the insecurities of young men. On Tuesday, Ben Terris of the Washington Post profiled Nick Adams, a self-described “Alpha Male” who […]
Loneliness linked to junk food cravings, kids might be exposing grandparents to pneumonia and more health news
Welcome to your weekly check-in on the latest health news you might have missed. This week, Yahoo Life fell down the wormhole of insect protein — and whether or not you should be adding bugs to your diet. Then there’s our look at the recent headlines about bird flu, delving into concerns about the virus […]
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A 70-year-old who finally found a solution to a lifetime of loneliness says the friendships he’s made are worth the cost
Rick Grossman, 70, had struggled with loneliness for most of his life. That changed when he joined a “senior village,” connecting him with virtual and in-person resources. He has made lasting friendships and hopes for a greater focus on loneliness among older adults. Rick Grossman, 70, thought it was absurd that at the start of the […]
A 70-year-old who finally found a solution to a lifetime of loneliness says the friendships he’s made are worth the cost
Rick Grossman, 70, has struggled with loneliness for most of his life. That changed when he joined a “senior village,” a community that connected him with virtual and in-person resources. He’s found lasting friendships from the village, and he hopes for a greater focus on loneliness among older adults. Rick Grossman, 70, thought it was absurd […]
Loneliness is worse for heart health than bad diet or smoking, study of diabetic patients finds
Groundbreaking health care innovations, like the first-ever blood test for preeclampsia and the FDA’s approval of a drug that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, grabbed headlines this week. But a number of newsworthy studies also shone new light on a variety of important topics, from the dangers of loneliness to the risks parents took […]