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Lonely? So Many Are. Here’s What to Do.

Loneliness has spiked among younger adults especially, and no one is immune

6 min read

Lonely? So Many Are. Here’s What to Do.

6 min read

Why Phone Calls Combat Loneliness Better Than Zoom Calls

The phone is better at reducing stress, too

6 min read

A woman laughing while talking on phone.

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What happens in the brain when you’re alone

Your brain responds to stress differently when you’re by yourself

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What happens in the brain when you’re alone

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Why Loneliness May Be a Bigger Problem for the Young Than the Old

For young people whose developmental task is to connect with other people, the pandemic can feel like life is on pause

5 min read

The silhouette of a young man looking outside a window alone.

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Finding Purpose in Life Can Boost Your Health

The Japanese concept of ‘ikigai’ helps explain a boost in longevity

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Finding Purpose in Life Can Boost Your Health

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Can Podcasts Cure Loneliness?

An investigation into whether audio technology can make us feel less alone

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Can Podcasts Cure Loneliness?

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Young People May Be the Loneliest of All

What a 55,000-person survey reveals about modern loneliness

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Young People May Be the Loneliest of All

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What Introverts Can Teach Us About Being Alone

To solve the loneliness epidemic, it’s time to practice feeling comfortable solo

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What Introverts Can Teach Us About Being Alone

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What Lonely Humans Can Learn From Lonely Mice

A dynamo young researcher has discovered that a pill could help address the loneliness epidemic and the aggression that often comes with it

7 min read

What Lonely Humans Can Learn From Lonely Mice

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