(Natural News) Loneliness and feelings of isolation are becoming more common in this age of connectivity. In fact, more than three in five Americans are lonely, according to a recent survey released by health insurer Cigna Insurance. Even then, more and more people are reporting that they often feel left out, are poorly understood and […]

(Natural News) Older people’s mental health worsened during lockdowns as their loneliness put them at risk of depression and anxiety, according to a recent study led by researchers from the University of Exeter in the U.K. Published in the journal International Psychogeriatrics, the study revealed that a drop in physical activity levels was linked to symptoms of poor mental […]

(Natural News) Loneliness can trigger “cravings” for social interaction in the brain just as hunger can trigger cravings for food, according to a study led by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The study, published recently in Nature Neuroscience, revealed that after only one day of isolation, the thought of social interaction stimulates the same brain region activated during […]

(Natural News) Whether it’s night or day, at least 40 percent of the people in the world are on their phones and browsing through social media. That means at least a staggering three billion thumbs are scrolling mindlessly through all sorts of apps and websites, from Facebook and Instagram to Twitter. On average, people spend about […]

(Natural News) Heart failure is one of the more common conditions in the United States, affecting nearly 6 million American adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half the people diagnosed with heart failure die within 5 years of diagnosis. In addition to this harrowing fact, recent evidence suggests that a vast […]

(Natural News) A lot of people have anger management issues, but even those who handle their emotions well can still benefit from simple but powerful ways to control how they feel. Your mood, in particular, affects your daily life so much that gaining control over it often results in better quality of life. Simple ways […]

(Natural News) Some pet owners balk at the idea of letting their well-trained pets sleep on their bed, but others don’t mind letting their furry friends snooze beside them at night. According to several studies, there are pros and cons to letting your pets sleep on your bed. A study published in Social Sciences showed that having […]

(Natural News) The world is more connected than ever. Social media has made it easier for people around the world to communicate and share their ideas with each other. Data suggest there are more than three billion people on social media today. These people spend approximately one-seventh of their waking lives scrolling through different platforms. Global averages of social media […]

(Natural News) Social media was initially touted as a convenient way of getting in touch with family and friends, both old and new. However, a study suggests that social media use is associated with loneliness and increased risk of various health problems. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Health Promotion, was conducted […]

(Natural News) Some social media users meticulously curate every aspect of their life – from their picture-perfect breakfast to the coolest drinks at the hottest parties. But a recent study shows that spending too much time on social media can make some users feel lonely and depressed. The research, led by a team from the University of […]