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Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than their European counterparts. That’s the key finding of my team’s recent study, published in American Psychologist. Our study identified a trend that has been evolving for multiple generations, and affects both baby boomers and Gen Xers. Middle-aged adults in England and Mediterranean Europe are not that far behind the U.S. In contrast, middle-aged adults in continental and Nordic Europe reported the lowest levels of loneliness and stability over time. We used survey data drawn from over 53,000 middle-aged adults from the U.S. and 13 European nations from 2002 to 2020. We tracked their reported ...... Read Full article on HadNews

To solve the loneliness epidemic, a Korean-based company has launched an AI companion doll for seniors. Showcased at the Mobile World Congress at the end of February, Hyodol unleashed the $1800 robot doll which they say will bring emotional support to the elderly throughout their day. With a slightly creepy exterior, the doll is home to a mobile communication module, processor, various sensors, and speakers. It’s powered by large language model-based artificial intelligence and can hold full conversations. It can even remind people to take medication and safety features are installed that alert when no movement has been detected for a...... Read Full article on HadNews

The United States is in the grips of a loneliness epidemic: Since 2018, about half the population has reported that it has experienced loneliness. Loneliness can be as dangerous to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a 2023 surgeon general’s report. It is not just individual lives that are at risk. Democracy requires the capacity to feel connected to other citizens in order to work toward collective solutions. In the face of this crisis, tech companies offer a technological cure: emotionally intelligent chatbots. These digital friends, they say, can help alleviate the loneliness that threatens individual and nat...... Read Full article on HadNews

The loneliness epidemic is a growing concern in the United States, with recent announcements from the US surgeon general highlighting the issue. In a video discussing this epidemic, various factors contributing to loneliness in American society are explored, including changes in work patterns, urban planning, and the impact of technology on interpersonal connections. As the video delves into the topic, it highlights the shift in how Americans spend their time as they age, with an increasing amount of time spent alone. Remote work and job-hopping are discussed as contributing factors to increased isolation, along with a lack of community ties...... Read Full article on HadNews

At this time of year many of us resolve to prioritise our health. So it is no surprise there’s a roaring trade of products purporting to guarantee you live longer, be healthier and look more youthful. While an estimated 25% of longevity is determined by our genes, the rest is determined by what we do, day to day. There are no quick fixes or short cuts to living longer and healthier lives, but the science is clear on the key principles. Here are five things you can do to extend your lifespan and improve your health. Read more: No, you can't reverse ageing by injecting 'young blood' and fasting. But that doesn'...... Read Full article on HadNews