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Apr 21, 2021
Languishing, the neglected child of mental health, can dull your motivation and focus. It may be the dominant emotion of 2021
As scientists and physicians work to treat and cure the physical symptoms of long-haul Covid, many people are struggling with the emotional long-haul of the pandemic.
Nov 20, 2020
Rooftops as an antidote to the lockdown: A photographer documents people's shared joys, closeness on terraces
On a rooftop, it is possible to convince yourself that not everything has changed since the pandemic: it’s still possible to spend time with family outdoors, to play the odd game of cricket, to meet friends and relatives.
Sep 16, 2020
Study finds prolonged loneliness, apart from unhealthy diet and inactivity, could lead to onset of type 2 diabetes
Scientists found that loneliness may stimulate the stress system of the body which, eventually, may cause negative stress-related changes in the body, resulting in the development of type 2 diabetes
May 17, 2020
Loneliness is unavoidable in a time of self-isolation. Why then do we resist it?
'I’ve often thought of loneliness like being washed over by the waves of the sea. It doesn’t recede as much as it sticks around like salt, burning in the sun, cooling down in the shade,' writes Sasha Mahuli.
Feb 13, 2020
How to deal with anxiety about being single around Valentine's Day
With love-themed advertisements and promotions all around, some people may feel extremely anxious about being single.
Dec 17, 2019
The loneliness epidemic: What is it, and why are so many millennials feeling the blues?
Loneliness and social isolation have a new face and it’s that of a 20-something man or woman, standing in a crowd of people and yet feeling utterly alone.
Nov 24, 2019
With sexbots being marketed as a solution to loneliness, is it time to rethink how we define companionship?
Sexbots are being adverted as more than sex toys; as offering emotional intimacy. Robots marketed as if they are capable of meeting both physical and psychological needs, a solution to loneliness. So what is a companion? And can a solution to loneliness be bought?
Nov 23, 2019
Terming loneliness an 'epidemic' is unhelpful; solutions lie in knowing value of community, tending to our bodies
Before 1800, the word loneliness was not particularly emotional, it simply connoted the state of being alone. The lexicographer Thomas Blount’s Glossographia (1656) defined loneliness as “one; an oneliness, or loneliness, a single or singleness”.
Oct 25, 2019
How to identify and deal with grief
If you or a loved one has lost someone dear this year, read on to know how to find comfort amid upbeat music, Diwali parties and family celebrations.
Sep 12, 2019
Five unusual and fun ways to avoid heart disease
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Happily, there are some quick and easy steps to help you maintain your heart health.
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