Posts Tagged ‘loneliness’
It’s easy for lonely rats to get addicted
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Rats kept alone during their “teen” years are more likely to become addicted to amphetamines and alcohol—even after they reunite with peers. Continue…
Thursday, January 24, 2013 12:47 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Jul 24, 2012 15:51 - 1 Comment
Older adults who meditate feel less lonely
CARNEGIE MELLON (US) — A new study offers the first evidence that mindfulness meditation reduces loneliness in older adults, and may lower their risk of inflammatory diseases. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 4, 2012 16:46 - 0 Comments
Lonely hearts suffer effects of aging
CORNELL (US) — The social pain of loneliness produces changes in the body that mimic the aging process and increase the risk of heart disease, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 3, 2011 12:31 - 7 Comments
Many adults are chronically lonely
IOWA STATE (US) — A national survey suggests that for many older Americans being lonely is more than a passing feeling. It’s a way of life. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 10, 2010 14:47 - 3 Comments
How to think yourself out of isolation
U. CHICAGO (US)—Changing how a person perceives and thinks about others is the most effective intervention for loneliness, according to a recent research review. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 21, 2010 12:00 - 13 Comments
Lonely? It all depends on your perception
U. ARIZONA (US)—Hoarding friends on Facebook—or followers on Twitter—won’t do much to stave off loneliness if those relationships lack any kind of strong connection, new research finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 19, 2010 5:34 - 6 Comments
Higher blood pressure in lonely adults
U. CHICAGO (US)—Chronic feelings of loneliness take a toll on blood pressure over time, causing a marked increase after four years. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 8, 2009 10:57 - 3 Comments
In cancer-ridden rats, loneliness kills
U. CHICAGO/YALE (US)—Social isolation and related stress could contribute to human breast cancer susceptibility. The finding is part of an ongoing effort to identify environmental contributions to cancer risk. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 1, 2009 16:13 - 3 Comments
Loneliness can be infectious
U. CHICAGO (US)—Loneliness, like a bad cold, can spread among groups of people, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 19, 2009 12:32 - 2 Comments
Feelings of isolation linked to health issues for seniors
U. CHICAGO (US)—Older adults who can adjust to being alone appear to have fewer health problems than those who feel lonely and disconnected, regardless of their actual levels of connectedness. (more…)
