The pandemic has been hard on all of us, especially at-risk groups with preexisting health concerns. Senior citizens are one of these groups that have been hit the hardest, with the number of social activities and sports that they can partake in being drastically reduced. … [Read more...] about VR helps reduce social isolation for seniors
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What neuroscience can teach us about lowering anxiety
If coronavirus has disrupted your usual daily rhythm and kept you indoors, it’s totally understandable if you’ve been feeling a bit more anxious lately. The good news though is that neuroscience can offer some non-pharmaceutical, research-backed ways to mitigate anxiety. Let’s … [Read more...] about What neuroscience can teach us about lowering anxiety
Iceland recommends this natural remedy to help with social isolation
Given that humans are by nature social animals, in a time when close contact and embracing is discouraged to slow the spread of the virus, such preventive measures can take a toll on many people’s wellbeing. But since we don’t know exactly for how long physical distancing will … [Read more...] about Iceland recommends this natural remedy to help with social isolation
How the UK is using postal workers to fix the problem of loneliness
Evidence is mounting that social isolation negatively impacts our health. In the UK, where loneliness has become a major issue, the government is launching a pilot program that will send postal workers door to door to see if people are feeling socially isolated. If so, the … [Read more...] about How the UK is using postal workers to fix the problem of loneliness