Public Health News Update, May 26, 2025
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Tag: loneliness
How Discrimination and Neighborhood Disarray Fuel Loneliness in Older Adults
Have you ever felt alone in a crowded room? Imagine that feeling persisting, day in and day out, exacerbated not just by a lack of companionship but also by the… Read More
Fighting Loneliness in Older Adults: Effective Interventions You Should Know About
Loneliness is more than just a feeling of being alone; it’s a significant health concern, especially for older adults. It can lead to serious health issues like mental illness, heart… Read More
Friendly Visiting Programs: Easing Loneliness in Seniors
In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s hard to believe that millions of people suffer from loneliness and social isolation, particularly among older adults. Despite remaining in touch through various technologies, many… Read More
Hearing Loss, Cognitive Impairment, and Isolation
In a world where the aging population is growing, the impact of age-related conditions like hearing loss on cognitive health has become an increasingly important area of study. The recent… Read More
Navigating Social Media: The Complex Relationship Between Use, Social Anxiety, and Loneliness
Social media, to the chagrin of many, has become an integral part of our lives, especially among young adults. But what is the impact of social media use (SMU) on… Read More
The Public Health Impact of Social Isolation and Loneliness
In our increasingly connected world, the issues of social isolation and loneliness stand as paradoxical yet significant threats to public health. A pivotal study An overview of systematic reviews on… Read More
Green Spaces as a Remedy for Loneliness: Insights and Implications
In an era where loneliness is increasingly recognized as a public health concern, a recent systematic review titled “Green space and loneliness: A systematic review with theoretical and methodological guidance… Read More
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Loneliness: Insights from a Systematic Review
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a defining global health crisis, but its impact extends beyond the physical realm. We continue our look into loneliness by reviewing the Loneliness Before and… Read More