Woman quits ‘six-figure’ job for travel but warns of realities
Quitting your job to travel the world may sound like a dream come true but one seasoned traveller has issued a warning that it’s not always the ‘happily ever after’ …
Loneliness
Nightmares and poor sleep may be influenced by one surprising factor
Drifting off to dreamland can be an almighty challenge. When you’re wired on caffeine, battling stress, or tormented by bad dreams, you might wake up feeling as though you’ve hardly shut …
Being secretive can have a physical impact on your health expert says
The intriguing concept of “embodied cognition” suggests that harbouring secrets can lead to physical manifestations, including even leading to dementia and high blood pressure in the long term, as one …
Loneliness can lead to blood-clotting and Alzheimer’s risk – expert
The detrimental effects of loneliness on health can be traced back to evolution, with one expert warning that it increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Severe loneliness …
Scientists say this red flag could raise your risk of stroke by 56%
A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. In the majority of cases this happens because a …
Study Finds Chronic Loneliness Increases The Risk Of Stroke
If you feel consistently lonely, you certainly aren’t the only one. Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy declared a loneliness epidemic in the United States because of …
Celebrating Galentine’s Day? How this unofficial holiday can boost your health – National
As loneliness and isolation continue to climb across Canada, relationship experts emphasize the crucial role of friendships in bolstering mental and physical well-being. This significance is especially poignant on Tuesday, …
Canada has a loneliness ‘problem.’ How a Toronto hospital aims to tackle it
Loneliness in Canada, particularly among older people, has been steadily escalating, a trend exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, a Toronto hospital is proactively addressing this growing concern through …
How you can help seniors combat loneliness over the holidays – National
As Canadians enjoy the festivities in the next few weeks, some of the country’s seniors may be going through the holidays alone. While loneliness needs to be combatted at every …
The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse? – National
As Canada grapples with a rapidly aging demographic, experts are sounding the alarm on the increasing mental and physical health impacts of loneliness and social isolation, particularly among older people …