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
Recreational Activities Are More Than Fun, It's Therapeutic For Elderly - Check Key Benefits
Recreational and therapeutic activities add vibrancy and joy to the lives of the elderly, positively impacting their physical, mental, and social well-being in a multitude of way.
Jan 04, 2024, 14:41 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
Social Isolation Linked With Lower Brain Volume: Study
The study reveals people with the lowest amount of social contact had overall brain volume that was significantly lower than those with the most social contact.
Jul 14, 2023, 15:12 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
Watching too much TV may lead to social isolation, victimisation
Kids who watch too much television are at risk of victimisation and social isolation and adopting violent and antisocial behaviour toward other students by age 13, says a study.
Oct 12, 2016, 17:06 PM IST
Loneliness, isolation may up heart disease, stroke risk: Study
Analysis of the data showed that loneliness/social isolation was associated with a 29 per cent increased risk of a heart or angina attack and a 32 per cent heightened risk of having a stroke.
Apr 20, 2016, 12:44 PM IST
Obsessed with 'eating healthy' all the time? You could be suffering from Orthorexia Nervosa!
When people become obsessed with eating healthy all the time, they impose strict regulations upon them and become fixated on ''righteous eating''.
Dec 14, 2015, 18:11 PM IST
