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Loneliness hurts old people’s health – analysis of 130 studies shows
The best predictor of physical health at older age is having strong close connections at an earlier age. We already knew that from Harvard's long-running study and a famous TED talk. But there's news. An analysis of no fewer than 130 studies showed how loneliness...
How LinkedIn makes us feel blue (like Facebook)
"Don't scratch that mosquito bite" – we know the itch will only fester for longer if we touch it, but we have the urge to do so. Holding back is hard when your arm, leg, or head irritates you. The same goes for social media. The internal trigger, or itch, to reach out...
Will social health follow mental health in rising awareness?
"I felt like I was about to pass out" – that is what Simone Biles said before participating in her first event in the Tokyo Olympics. The most decorated US gymnast in history struggled with mental health issues at age 25, and she told it to the entire world. Biles was...
Older people deserve to choose to be alone, like all of us
Fresh air – that is the headline I give short runs on Strava which are short breaks from the hustle and bustle of daily life, full of interactions. Sitting on the sofa, watching a TV series, or going to run like me, we all need some time on our own. Being alone – or...
What provokes us to reach out, what inhibits us
"I was so happy to hear from you" – receiving such a message from that smiling friend or family member creates so much satisfaction. A simple effort has a dual positive effect. So, why don't we do it more often? That is what I tried to find out about myself and then...
How we missed the golden opportunity that Covid gave us
There's this virus going around Asia right now, so it must be an excellent time to buy tickets to go there as prices are low – those were my thoughts in early 2020. The flights I bought were canceled. Everybody has their "where were you" moments from the outbreak of...
Our New Year’s Resolution for social wellness
But here we are – a new year is a new blog. Social wellness is a central pillar in mental health and also helps us stay physically strong. Acknowledging the need to stay in touch is one thing, and taking action is another. Once you overcome the hurdle of reaching out,...