Study after study has shown social isolation is a major problem, but many Americans are unsure how to fix it. According to the American Psychiatric Association’s 2026 poll, nearly half of U.S. adults report experiencing loneliness at least once a week,…
Operation Gratitude recently provided a box of thank you letters, cards and paracord key chains that Bethel Preschool children presented to Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department firefighters, who recently visited the preschool at Bethel United Methodist Church in Lively. The…
For the past three months, I have spent several long days helping a friend pack up her life She was moving into a 900-square-foot apartment in an active retirement community Four out of every five square feet had to go…
Plenty of London dating happens on the commute home. So does most of the swiping. London takes its first dates seriously. Research published by HSBC UK in October 2025 found that Londoners spend an average of £260 on a first date, compared…
WSAZ HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - As we go through life, it is natural for friendships to change. In this week’s ‘Let’s talk" segment, Marlee Pinchok sits down with Jim Harris, assistant professor in the department of social work at Marshall University,…
Loneliness is often associated with being physically alone, but experts say a person can be surrounded by people and still feel disconnected. For men, that disconnection can look different depending on their stage of life. Younger men may struggle to…
Pooja Shah is a Digital Content Creator at The CSR Journal and Newspin, where she crafts compelling stories through videos and articles. Her work spans across food, lifestyle, health, environment and profiles of inspirational personalities, combining creativity with meaningful impact.
Are older Australians more lonely once they retire from work? New Monash University-led research suggests that hanging up the boots makes no measurable difference to loneliness. Researchers tracked 7,434 Australians aged 55 to 75 across nearly two decades, using data from the Household,…
Brits dedicate nearly four days annually on their mobile phones handling 'life admin' tasks - for other people. Research involving 2,000 adults revealed they tackle numerous duties daily for loved ones via their phones, such as family organising (22%), social planning (17%) and serving…
The Badger Herald Human connection and the struggles of post-COVID society In the wake of a recent tragedy on campus, the University of Wisconsin responded like any university would — it advertised resources and hotlines, urged students to seek help and…
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