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Madrid Loneliness Study: Youth Rates Double National Average
A study reveals that 21.5% of Madrid residents experience unwanted loneliness, exceeding the national average, with youth showing disproportionately higher rates; chronic loneliness is lower in Madrid than nationally; loneliness is more prevalent among women and is linked to factors such as illness,...
Madrid Loneliness Study: Youth Rates Double National Average
A study reveals that 21.5% of Madrid residents experience unwanted loneliness, exceeding the national average, with youth showing disproportionately higher rates; chronic loneliness is lower in Madrid than nationally; loneliness is more prevalent among women and is linked to factors such as illness,...
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16% Bias Score
Surge in Hikikomori-like Behavior Among Italian Adolescents Linked to Social Media and Bullying
A study by Italy's Cnr-Irpps found that excessive social media use, cyberbullying, and poor relationships contribute to a rise in hikikomori-like behavior among Italian adolescents, nearly doubling in a specific subgroup after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Surge in Hikikomori-like Behavior Among Italian Adolescents Linked to Social Media and Bullying
A study by Italy's Cnr-Irpps found that excessive social media use, cyberbullying, and poor relationships contribute to a rise in hikikomori-like behavior among Italian adolescents, nearly doubling in a specific subgroup after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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52% Bias Score
Loneliness in Crowds: Study Reveals the Complexities of Isolation
A recent study of 756 people using a smartphone app to track emotions showed loneliness is prevalent even among those surrounded by others, challenging assumptions about social interaction and isolation, highlighting the need for meaningful connections.
Loneliness in Crowds: Study Reveals the Complexities of Isolation
A recent study of 756 people using a smartphone app to track emotions showed loneliness is prevalent even among those surrounded by others, challenging assumptions about social interaction and isolation, highlighting the need for meaningful connections.
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24% Bias Score
Australia's Loneliness Crisis: High Prevalence, Costly Impact, and Lack of National Strategy
In Australia, 25% of people report persistent loneliness, costing \$2.7 billion annually in healthcare; young adults report highest rates, with men affected 1.5 times more than women; lack of national strategy hinders effective interventions.
Australia's Loneliness Crisis: High Prevalence, Costly Impact, and Lack of National Strategy
In Australia, 25% of people report persistent loneliness, costing \$2.7 billion annually in healthcare; young adults report highest rates, with men affected 1.5 times more than women; lack of national strategy hinders effective interventions.
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40% Bias Score
Loneliness Linked to Five Proteins Increasing Disease Risk
A University of Cambridge study of 42,000 adults found five proteins linked to loneliness, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, and premature death, highlighting the importance of social connection for health.
Loneliness Linked to Five Proteins Increasing Disease Risk
A University of Cambridge study of 42,000 adults found five proteins linked to loneliness, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, and premature death, highlighting the importance of social connection for health.
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32% Bias Score
Aberdare Church's 10-Year Christmas Dinner for the Lonely
St Fagan's church in Aberdare, Wales, has hosted a free Christmas dinner for those alone for 10 years, growing from 40 attendees in 2015 to 130 in 2023, thanks to 50-60 volunteers providing meals, gifts, and transport.
Aberdare Church's 10-Year Christmas Dinner for the Lonely
St Fagan's church in Aberdare, Wales, has hosted a free Christmas dinner for those alone for 10 years, growing from 40 attendees in 2015 to 130 in 2023, thanks to 50-60 volunteers providing meals, gifts, and transport.
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28% Bias Score
Örebro Shooting: Ten Dead, Gunman Identified as Rickard A.
A 35-year-old man, Rickard A., shot and killed ten people at the Risbergska campus in Örebro, Sweden, on Wednesday before apparently taking his own life; police found four legally owned hunting weapons at the scene and are investigating the motive.
Örebro Shooting: Ten Dead, Gunman Identified as Rickard A.
A 35-year-old man, Rickard A., shot and killed ten people at the Risbergska campus in Örebro, Sweden, on Wednesday before apparently taking his own life; police found four legally owned hunting weapons at the scene and are investigating the motive.
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40% Bias Score
Leprosy's Enduring Stigma in Nepal: Stories of Isolation and Resilience
In Nepal, despite medical advancements, leprosy continues to cause profound social isolation and discrimination, as evidenced by Prima Gharti Magar's and Amar Timalsina's experiences of family rejection, joblessness, and social ostracism, even after successful treatment, highlighting the urgent need...
Leprosy's Enduring Stigma in Nepal: Stories of Isolation and Resilience
In Nepal, despite medical advancements, leprosy continues to cause profound social isolation and discrimination, as evidenced by Prima Gharti Magar's and Amar Timalsina's experiences of family rejection, joblessness, and social ostracism, even after successful treatment, highlighting the urgent need...
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28% Bias Score
Social Isolation's Mortality Risk in Seniors
97-year-old Merrijoy Kelner's active social life highlights the detrimental effects of social isolation among seniors, a phenomenon linked to mortality rates comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, emphasizing the need for proactive social engagement and supportive community programs.
Social Isolation's Mortality Risk in Seniors
97-year-old Merrijoy Kelner's active social life highlights the detrimental effects of social isolation among seniors, a phenomenon linked to mortality rates comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, emphasizing the need for proactive social engagement and supportive community programs.
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36% Bias Score
Loneliness Drives Nearly 5,000 Childline Contacts
Childline received almost 5,000 calls about loneliness from young people in 2023/24, primarily due to social media, school transitions, parental work hours, and bullying; the NSPCC highlights the impact of loneliness on mental health and urges children to seek help.
Loneliness Drives Nearly 5,000 Childline Contacts
Childline received almost 5,000 calls about loneliness from young people in 2023/24, primarily due to social media, school transitions, parental work hours, and bullying; the NSPCC highlights the impact of loneliness on mental health and urges children to seek help.
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28% Bias Score
590,000 UK Elderly to Spend Christmas Day Alone
New figures reveal that 590,000 UK residents over 65 will spend Christmas Day alone, while 1.4 million will eat alone, highlighting the pervasive issue of elderly loneliness exacerbated during the holidays.
590,000 UK Elderly to Spend Christmas Day Alone
New figures reveal that 590,000 UK residents over 65 will spend Christmas Day alone, while 1.4 million will eat alone, highlighting the pervasive issue of elderly loneliness exacerbated during the holidays.
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12% Bias Score
German Helplines See Surge in Calls During Christmas Holidays
German helplines, including Silbertelefon and Muslimische Seelsorgetelefon, report a significant increase in calls during the Christmas holidays, with common issues being loneliness, health concerns, and family conflicts.
German Helplines See Surge in Calls During Christmas Holidays
German helplines, including Silbertelefon and Muslimische Seelsorgetelefon, report a significant increase in calls during the Christmas holidays, with common issues being loneliness, health concerns, and family conflicts.
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24% Bias Score
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