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The findings come from the study on Southern Resident killer whales, a critically endangered population in the Pacific Ocean. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weaker social ties killing male whales: study

The findings come from the study on Southern Resident killer whales, a critically endangered population in the Pacific...

25 Oct 2017 8:02 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Social isolation increases death risk

Social isolation has been linked to higher mortality.

18 Nov 2018 10:24 AM IST

Because social isolation can worsen your health, the researchers suggested that older adults with arthritis perhaps could benefit from physical activity and participating in social activities. (Photo: ANI)

Did you know that social isolation can cause osteoarthritis?

Studies reveal that social isolation can increase risk of osteoarthritis.

17 Oct 2019 10:10 AM IST

Hearing loss is a real problem as people get older (Photo: AFP)

In elderly hearing loss may cause depression, says study

Treatment on hearing loss is always neglected as an age-related problem, triggers to depression.

5 Jan 2019 2:59 PM IST

The addition of green space and place making initiatives can help promote social connections for citizens, and help to mitigate social isolation. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Green and colourful spaces can boost social connections

Green spaces can help increase people trust strangers and well-being: Study.

7 March 2019 2:56 PM IST

Study highlights the importance of cultivating the ability to enjoy and value solitary time as a meaningful experience, rather than trying to disregard it. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Students must balance social life with solitary time

Solitary time important for college students: Study.

11 April 2019 10:22 AM IST

Shikha Goel with children Yutika and Tavashya

Sailing through the turbulence

The pandemic has not been without benefits. It has fast-forwarded the life-skills learning process for many children

9 Jan 2021 3:10 PM IST

While the most common causes are physical issues affecting blood flow, such as heart disease and diabetes, psychological ones including stress and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Social isolation may increase fear, stress: Study

The researchers found that chronic isolation leads to an increase in Tac2 gene expression and the production of NkB...

18 May 2018 7:03 PM IST

The analysis also adds that people with cardiovascular problems were far more likely to die early if they were isolated. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study says you can die of loneliness

Experts say social isolation could raise chance of a premature death by 50 per cent.

27 March 2018 4:39 PM IST

Social isolation, but not loneliness ... remained as an independent risk factor for mortality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Are lonely hearts prone to cardiovascular disease?

Despite dodgy lifestyle habits, social isolation boosted the risk of dying by 30 per cent.

27 March 2018 11:45 AM IST

Understanding that depression raises dropout risk may encourage schools to put a higher priority on mental health services. (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of being a crime victim goes up with mental illness diagnosis

Overall, 234,000 people with no mental illness diagnosis were crime victims, which is about 12 incidents per 1,000...

2 Jun 2018 2:07 PM IST

Being connected to others socially is widely considered a fundamental human need (Photo: Pixabay)

Loneliness more deadly than obesity, says study

According to researchers, social isolation ups the risk of premature death in adults.

7 Aug 2017 9:48 AM IST