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Can Technology Foster Social Connections Among Seniors?

Can Technology Foster Social Connections Among Seniors?
What’s the big deal about social connections? Cultivate social connections is one of the nine lifestyle choices that nurture body, mind, and spirit. In fact, some experts believe that cultivating social connections provides more health and well-being benefits than any other lifestyle choice. These benefits include better cardiovascular and mental health and increased longevity, among…
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A Negative Trifecta

A Negative Trifecta
Three proven picks for poor health and well-being A trifecta bet is a horse racing wager in which you pick which three horses will finish first, second, and third in a race, in that order. In the healthy living department, a negative trifecta might be the three worst lifestyle choices you could embrace. Here are…
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Social Isolation Hurts in Multiple Ways

Social Isolation Hurts in Multiple Ways
Socially isolated people die sooner Social isolation can be defined as the objective state of having few social connections or infrequent contact with other people. Scientists widely believe that social isolation is undesirable for most people. But is social isolation associated with a shorter life? A recent study used data from the English Longitudinal Study…
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Understanding and Reducing Loneliness

Understanding and Reducing Loneliness
Loneliness is feeling You can avoid loneliness with social connections Loneliness refers to the discrepancy between expected and actual social relationships. Loneliness is a subjective feeling, while social isolation reflects to objective scarcity or absence of members of a social network. While similar, loneliness and social isolation can lead to different poor health outcomes. The…
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