Loneliness and social isolation are linked to specific proteins – new research
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Loneliness and social isolation are linked to specific proteins – new research

The Hindu  

Human beings are inherently social. We wanted to follow up our previous study by understanding the underlying biological processes behind this link between social isolation and loneliness and health. We discovered that the proteins found to be significantly associated with loneliness and social isolation are also known to be implicated in inflammation as well as antiviral and immune responses. Societal impacts Social isolation and loneliness affect all ages and genders and leads to major mental and physical health problems. This can reduce the effects of social isolation and loneliness on the underlying biological processes important for health outcomes.

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science newsletter New study links loneliness to cardiovascular diseases, stroke and mortality
2 days, 1 hour ago

science newsletter New study links loneliness to cardiovascular diseases, stroke and mortality

The Hindu  

A new study published January 3, 2025, in Nature Human Behaviour journal, has found that loneliness and social isolation in humans can be linked to cardiovascular diseases, stroke and mortality. With the study, the researchers wanted to answer two questions: Which proteins are associated with social isolation and loneliness? The researchers noted a protein that is an inflammatory marker, and …

Loneliness is not just bad for your mental health, it also causes infections
6 days, 13 hours ago

Loneliness is not just bad for your mental health, it also causes infections

India Today  

Staying connected with friends and family isn't just good for mental health, it might also protect against diseases like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, according to new research. They found that social isolation and loneliness are linked to specific proteins in the blood that influence inflammation, immune response, and stress regulation - all factors associated with serious health …

Feeling lonely? Study says loneliness increases your risk of developing dementia by 31%
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Feeling lonely? Study says loneliness increases your risk of developing dementia by 31%

Hindustan Times  

Loneliness goes beyond the feeling of being alone and isolated. According to the largest study ever conducted on the subject, published in Nature Mental Health, loneliness is now linked to a 31% higher risk of developing dementia. This is groundbreaking, as the risk factor of loneliness is similar to other commonly known risk factors for dementia, like smoking or lack …

Chronic loneliness puts older adults at risk for stroke, study suggests
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chronic loneliness puts older adults at risk for stroke, study suggests

CNN  

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained counselor, or visit the 988 Lifeline website. In fact, older adults who reported being chronically lonely had a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who were …

Loneliness and cardiovascular health: Here's how social isolation leads to deadly heart issues
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Loneliness and cardiovascular health: Here's how social isolation leads to deadly heart issues

Hindustan Times  

The subjective experience of a mismatch between one's desired and actual levels of social connectedness is known as loneliness, or “perceived social isolation”. Loneliness and cardiovascular health: Here's how social isolation leads to deadly heart issues In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Prashant Pawar, Consultant-Interventional Cardiology at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital in Vashi, shared, “It is commonly acknowledged that loneliness …

Only the lonely know the way I feel'
1 year, 1 month ago

Only the lonely know the way I feel'

Deccan Chronicle  

Feeling lonely is tough. Evolutionary mechanisms for loneliness As cavemen, we lived in “tribes.” The idea behind tribes was that everyone had assigned roles; some stayed back to take care of the family while others went out to hunt. Social connections ensure reproductive success in the tribes, where individuals formed partnerships and even shared caregiving responsibilities for children,” explains Dr. …

Here's The Amount Of Time You Need To Spend Alone To Actually Feel Lonely
1 year, 2 months ago

Here's The Amount Of Time You Need To Spend Alone To Actually Feel Lonely

Huff Post  

Johner Images via Getty Images A new study found that solitary time doesn't closely correlate with feelings of loneliness – until a person spends 75% of their time alone. “They appraise greater time alone perhaps as signaling the likelihood of even more time alone, which may create a sense of loneliness.” “But we still don’t have a solid understanding of …

Experts say loneliness isn't just a social problem — it's bad for your health, too
1 year, 8 months ago

Experts say loneliness isn't just a social problem — it's bad for your health, too

Salon  

Loneliness isn't just a social problem — it's a physical problem as well, as scientific research over the past decade has revealed in spades. "In the lab study, we found striking similarities between social isolation and food deprivation," said authors Ana Stijovic and Paul Forbes in a joint press statement. "Both states induced lowered energy and heightened fatigue, which is …

Loneliness isn't just bad for your mental health — it can compromise your immune system
1 year, 9 months ago

Loneliness isn't just bad for your mental health — it can compromise your immune system

Salon  

When it began some three years ago, few anticipated that the COVID-19 pandemic would kill several million people and injure countless others. Loneliness increases the risk of many illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, stroke, dementia, and mental health disorders like anxiety and depression. Studies show that loneliness or social isolation has been tied to elevated blood levels of …

Loneliness can raise dementia risk, new study suggests
1 year, 11 months ago

Loneliness can raise dementia risk, new study suggests

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the Canadian study, increased regular participation in physical exercise with other people was associated …

Risk of developing diabetes is twice when people are lonely: Study
2 years, 3 months ago

Risk of developing diabetes is twice when people are lonely: Study

Hindustan Times  

The findings of a new study suggest that feelings of loneliness are linked to a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. As well as examining the association between loneliness and the risk of developing T2D, it looked at whether depression and insomnia play a role. Risk of developing diabetes is twice when people are lonely: Study A growing …

Can social isolation lead to dementia?
2 years, 6 months ago

Can social isolation lead to dementia?

Live Mint  

Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? Our recent study, published in Neurology, shows that social isolation is linked to changes in brain structure and cognition – the mental process of acquiring knowledge – it even carries an increased risk of dementia in older adults. One study mapped the …

Spending time in nature can reduce feelings of loneliness, study suggests
3 years ago

Spending time in nature can reduce feelings of loneliness, study suggests

The Independent  

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and the social restrictions that have come with it, the number of people who have felt lonely often, or always, has significantly increased. Feeling overcrowded increased loneliness by an average of 39 per cent, while social inclusivity cut loneliness by 21 per cent, and contact with nature lowered it by 28 per cent. …

How tech is helping elderly beat loneliness
3 years, 7 months ago

How tech is helping elderly beat loneliness

Live Mint  

The Covid-19 lockdown was a catalyst for many older people to embrace technology, reconnect with friends and build new relationships with neighbours, according to research conducted University of Stirling, Scotland. Understanding the coping mechanisms adopted by some aged over 60 during the pandemic will play a key role in developing interventions to help tackle loneliness, isolation and well being in …

Midlife Loneliness Might Lead to Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer's Later in Life: Study
3 years, 9 months ago

Midlife Loneliness Might Lead to Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer's Later in Life: Study

News 18  

Being persistently lonely during midlife appears to make people more likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease later in life, a new study finds. “Whereas persistent loneliness is a threat to brain health, psychological resilience following adverse life experiences may explain why transient loneliness is protective in the context of dementia onset,” said researcher Wendy Qiu from the Boston University …

How to Handle Loneliness in the Elderly Community
3 years, 10 months ago

How to Handle Loneliness in the Elderly Community

News 18  

Loneliness is a global phenomenon. As the population in India ages, more and more seniors will be at risk for concerns related to mental health and social well being, believes Neha Sinha, Dementia Specialist and CEO and Co-Founder of Epoch Elder Care. Depression is a mental health disorder and much more than just ‘low mood’- it is also the continued …

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