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The holidays and your brain – a neuroscientist explains how to identify and manage your emotions

Just as the shift to shorter days and colder weather can bring with it mood swings and other emotional challenges, the holiday season can also bring about somewhat predictable changes…

Balancing Act: The Mixed Blessings of Solitude on Mental Health

1 year ago

Summary: A new study examines the nuanced impact of solitude on mental health among adults aged 35 and older in the UK and US. Tracking 178 participants over 21 days,…

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Loneliness: A Silent Risk of Early Death

2 years ago

Summary: A new study using UK Biobank data highlights the deadly risks of social isolation, revealing that never being visited by friends or family is linked to a 39% increased…

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Autistic Adults Acutely Feel Loneliness Too

2 years ago

Summary: Contrary to stereotypes, Autistic individuals profoundly experience loneliness, according to new research. The study found that sensory differences play a role in exacerbating loneliness in both Autistic and non-Autistic…

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Loneliness Merges Real and Fictional Friends in the Brain

2 years ago

Summary: Researchers discovered that lonely fans of “Game of Thrones” processed their favorite characters similarly to real friends in their brains. By using fMRI scans while participants considered the traits…

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The Lonely Brain: Unraveling the Neuroscience and Psychology of Isolation

2 years ago

Summary: The neuroscience and psychology of loneliness have provided fascinating insights into this pervasive issue, revealing its profound effects on our brain and mental health. Research has shown that loneliness…

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Brainwaves: Neuroscience News Top Five Insights This Week – July 2, 2023

2 years ago

Summary: In this week’s round-up of top neuroscience breakthroughs, machine learning has been utilized to predict patterns of repetitive negative thinking, potentially revolutionizing depression treatment. A link has been discovered…

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Sense of Purpose May Shield Against Loneliness

2 years ago

Summary: A sense of purpose in life, irrespective of its nature, can be a robust defense against loneliness. A new study, involving over 2,300 Swiss adults, found fewer instances of…

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Social Isolation’s Health Implications: Unmasking the Mortality Risks of Loneliness

2 years ago

Summary: A comprehensive study underscores the alarming link between social isolation, loneliness, and heightened mortality risks. The meta-analysis, involving over two million participants, found a significant increase in all-cause mortality…

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Spread Happiness: Sharing Positive Emotions Can Help Combat Loneliness and Negativity

2 years ago

Summary: A new study suggests that sharing positive feelings with others may ease loneliness-based negativity, which can contribute to psychological issues and physical health problems. Researchers at the University of…

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The holidays and your brain – a neuroscientist explains how to identify and manage your emotions

Loneliness: A Silent Risk of Early Death

Autistic Adults Acutely Feel Loneliness Too

Brainwaves: Neuroscience News Top Five Insights This Week – July 2, 2023

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