isolation
Coverage of isolation in the Nexus archive.
- Simple solutions when cooking feels like a chore
The article discusses challenges of cooking for older adults living alone, highlighting solutions like community dining, shared cooking with neighbors, and prepared food options to combat isolation and maintain nutrition. Experts emphasize reframing meals as social activities and utilizing resources such as meal delivery services.
- Home alone: Remote work, isolation, and mental health
The article examines the impact of remote work on mental health, highlighting concerns about isolation. It references a study from Science.org and Hacker News comments as part of its discussion.
- Why Myanmar president's India visit is being closely watched
Myanmar's president is visiting India amid efforts to expand diplomatic engagement following years of international criticism and isolation.
- Americans from rat virus cruise ship will finally escape isolation in HOURS but freedom will look very different for the next 3 weeks
Americans stranded on a cruise ship due to a rat virus will end their isolation in hours, but they will face restricted freedom for the next three weeks. The situation highlights ongoing health and safety measures following the outbreak.
- Expert blames "war on friction," convenient tech for loneliness, feelings of isolation
Harvard University economics professor Roland Fryer, a CBS News contributor, attributes rising loneliness and isolation in the U.S. to the elimination of friction in daily life caused by convenient technology. More Americans report feeling lonely and disconnected recently.
- Baby boomers forced to find roommates amid ‘ridiculous’ rent costs — and some find they enjoy company
Baby boomers are increasingly sharing living spaces due to high rent costs, with some discovering the social benefits of having roommates. A 72-year-old cinematographer emphasizes the importance of community for older adults.
- The devastating consequences of not being touched by another person for years are real, from depression to illness. So for my birthday I paid £1,200 for an escort. This is the true story of what happened next...
An individual suffering from severe depression and illness due to years of social isolation spent £1,200 on an escort for their birthday, revealing the profound physical and mental health impacts of prolonged lack of human touch. The article details the personal journey and consequences of such extreme isolation.