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Loneliness: unpacking the silent epidemic damaging our health
“A better understanding of loneliness can help us identify when our social needs might be going unmet.”
A University of New South Wales summarizes recent research and trends relating to loneliness, and outlines how we can help ourselves if we are feeling lonely.
I’m young. They’re old. Yet our friendship means the world to me
Intergenerational friendships can anchor a person in their local community, help them access new world views – and be fun
5 million Australians impacted by loneliness
A report by KPMG and Groundswell Foundation has found that more than one quarter of Australians are lonely and that 54% of people are lonelier after the pandemic.
Carer loneliness: Getting your life back on track
Australian non-profit organisation Advocare discuss the issue of carer loneliness here, and offer suggestions for carers who are affected. Carers in New Zealand also experience high rates of loneliness. Visit the Carers New Zealand website for information and support....
The One True Love That Protects You From Loneliness
Sometimes another person is not the best protection against loneliness. Those single people who love being single–what are they really like? I’ve been studying people powerfully drawn to single life for many years. I call them "Single at Heart." For them,...
Being Lonely and Unhappy Accelerates Aging More Than Smoking
Summary: Loneliness, restless sleep, and unhappiness have a significant effect on biological aging, a new study reports. Molecular damage accumulates and contributes to the development of aging-related frailty and serious diseases. In some people these molecular...
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