Loneliness

Craving Chocolates At Late Nights? Blame 'Loneliness', Says Study

According to the study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, loneliness can cause an extreme desire for sugary foods.

Apr 22, 2024, 14:33 PM IST

Mental Health: How To Beat Loneliness And Social Isolation In Old Age - Expert Shares Tips

While physical health issues like aches and pains, declining cognition, and challenges to mobility are key problems in old age, what often gets overlooked is mental health. An acute sense of loneliness can be debilitating for the elderly and it's essential to take steps to combat the issue.

Nov 30, 2023, 10:49 AM IST

Digestive Problems Can Lead To Loneliness And Depression In Older Adults: Study

While life expectancy rates for the elderly are rising due to advancements in healthcare, many report living with a digestive disease of some kind. Researchers said that in recent years, there has been a greater emphasis among health providers on detecting why so many people are developing digestive diseases.

Sep 13, 2023, 14:45 PM IST

Around One-Third Of Australians Are Suffering From Loneliness: Report

The report found that Australians who feel lonely are typically less engaged in physical activity, less productive at work and more likely to have a social media addiction.

Aug 07, 2023, 15:09 PM IST

Loneliness Linked With Elevated Risk Of Heart Disease In Diabetics: Study

Patients with diabetes are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease and are more likely to be lonely than their healthy peers. Previous studies in the general population have found that loneliness and social isolation are both related to a higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease. 

Jun 30, 2023, 14:04 PM IST

10 Loneliest Animals In The World

Jun 15, 2023, 11:54 AM IST

Employees Who Work With AI More Likely To Suffer Loneliness: Study

The study reveals rapid advancement in AI systems is reshaping the workplace with benefits but also some dangers, including potentially damaging mental and physical impacts for employees. 

Jun 12, 2023, 21:35 PM IST

Dementia, Alzheimer's causes can be linked to social isolation: Study

There has been increasing evidence that social isolation is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), which is a growing public health crisis globally

Feb 02, 2023, 10:30 AM IST

DNA: Japanese are struggling with old age and loneliness

Japan has a lot of money and also the latest technology. But Japan's society is suffering from a lack of emotions. That's why Japan has become a country that is old and lonely. Watch the special report.

May 25, 2022, 02:54 AM IST

DNA: Robot Capital -- What can India learn from Japan?

The people of India were first introduced to robots in the 1980s. However, India never adopted robotic technology in the way it spread in Japan.

May 25, 2022, 02:44 AM IST

Feeling lonely? 90% feel video calls help them combat loneliness

In India`s sector-specific dive, the report finds that the most common use of video calls are seen in education (72 percent), celebration/social gatherings (62 percent), events (59 percent), entertainment (58 percent), business (50 percent) and a sector that gained prominence during the pandemic -- telehealth (42 percent).

May 11, 2021, 19:28 PM IST

DNA: Know Japan's way to tackle loneliness

Loneliness has become increasingly prevalent among adolescents, who spend longer and longer periods of time online, says a new study. Japan has appointed its first Minister for Loneliness this month after the country`s suicide rate increased for the first time in 11 years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Daily News and Analysis (DNA) hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, brings to you an analysis of the top news of the day. In this segment of DNA, we tell you about Japan's way to tackle loneliness.

Feb 24, 2021, 23:26 PM IST

Being lonely ups risk of Internet addiction: Study

According to the researchers, adolescents' net use is a two-edged sword -- while the consequences of moderate use are positive, the effects of compulsive use can be detrimental. Compulsive use denotes, among other things, gaming addiction or the constant monitoring of likes on social media and comparisons to others.

Feb 23, 2021, 21:54 PM IST

Older adults faced mental health issues during COVID-19 pandemic

Older adults experienced greater depression and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Indiana University researchers, and relationship strength moderated the relationship between loneliness and depression.

Aug 29, 2020, 01:19 AM IST

Close ties with father help daughters overcome loneliness: Scientists

Fathers have more freedom to interact with their children in different ways, to challenge them and have a wider range of emotional contact may be one reason why fathers had more impact on their daughters," said Xin Feng.

Aug 29, 2018, 13:33 PM IST

Lonely teenagers are more likely to have poor quality of sleep: Study

Loneliness is defined by researchers as a feeling of distress that people experience when they perceive their social relationships to be inadequate.

May 17, 2017, 22:56 PM IST

Bad cold becomes worse for lonely people, says study

A new study has revealed that suffering from bad cold becomes worst if the people are lonely.

Apr 01, 2017, 19:33 PM IST

DNA: Complete analysis of Jayalalithaa's life

Analysing the loneliness of Jayalalitha's life. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Dec 07, 2016, 00:38 AM IST

DNA: Analysing the opinion of political leaders over Jayalalithaa's magnetic personality

Analysing the opinion of political leaders over the demise of Jayalalitha. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Dec 07, 2016, 00:17 AM IST

Loneliness may run in families

New York; Loneliness is linked to poor physical and mental health, and a new study of more than 10,000 people has found that the risk for feeling lonely is at least partially due to genetics.

Sep 21, 2016, 15:57 PM IST