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4 ways to alleviate loneliness even when you’re alone

November 30, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

We would love it if all our readers could be in the company of their loved ones this holiday season, but with the coronavirus continuing to surge, we know that’s not exactly a possibility for everyone. That, sadly enough, opens the door to loneliness. While we cannot help you … [Read more...] about 4 ways to alleviate loneliness even when you’re alone

Mental health: Learn the difference between ‘loneliness’ and ‘being alone’

July 6, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

For the past few years, we’ve been told that loneliness is a public health crisis, as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes each day. The messaging is that we’re people—people who need people—and spending too much time by ourselves is a major problem. Oh, but at the same time, … [Read more...] about Mental health: Learn the difference between ‘loneliness’ and ‘being alone’

How to be a better conversationalist

February 12, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

A meaningful conversation is the best way to build a connection with someone, but simply conjuring up such a conversation is not always easy—especially if you’re shy by nature. With that in mind, here are four ways to become a better conversationalist. Express genuine interest: … [Read more...] about How to be a better conversationalist

Feeling lonely? Here are 3 doctor-approved ways to deal with loneliness

December 31, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

What can we do when we feel lonely and utterly disconnected from the rest of the world? As it turns out, the antidote for loneliness is all around us. It’s in our homes, our neighborhoods, our workplaces, our schools, and our broader community. Decades of public health research … [Read more...] about Feeling lonely? Here are 3 doctor-approved ways to deal with loneliness

Dutch care home helps seniors combat loneliness by housing them with students

September 6, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

It’s worse for you than obesity and is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness is becoming an increasing problem in the West, especially among the elderly. In the Netherlands, though, an innovative scheme is experimenting with a solution. The … [Read more...] about Dutch care home helps seniors combat loneliness by housing them with students

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