Tag: social connection
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Five lifestyle tweaks to help you live well for longer
Five science-backed tweaks to help you live well for longer Growing older doesn’t have to mean slowing down. Small, evidence-based changes can accumulate into meaningful gains in energy, memory, and overall well-being. Here are five lifestyle tweaks you can start today to help you live well for longer. 1. Move more and build strength Regular…
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The Loneliness Fix: How I Found New Friends in My 30s
Why the loneliness felt heavier in my 30s In my 30s, social circles often feel fixed—colleagues, school friends, or long-time partners. When life becomes busier with work, family, and personal goals, the simple act of meeting someone new can seem daunting. Loneliness isn’t just about alone time; it’s the feeling of not being seen, heard,…
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The Disturbing Link: How Loneliness Accelerates Dementia Risk
Understanding the Quiet Crisis: Loneliness in Aging As people age, the body often shows visible signs of frailty: slower movement, increased vulnerability to falls, and longer recovery times. But an equally insidious force can chip away at wellbeing from within: loneliness. When social connections fade, older adults may become socially frail, facing a cascade of…
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Why Some Older Canadians Bounce Back After Ill Health
Resilience is Possible at Any Age Ken Martens, 79, rolls into Winnipeg’s One Family Fitness Centre with chalk dust coating his hands. He rips through a routine that would challenge many younger athletes: a 230-pound deadlift and a 120-pound bench press. Just a year ago, Martens faced a frightening health scare, a string of blackouts…
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Old Kathleen Hennings Reveals 5 Secrets of Her Longevity: Avoiding Stress and Embracing Independence
Introduction: A 105-Year Chronicle of Everyday Wisdom In Cheltenham, England, Kathleen Hennings has become a remarkable exemplar of aging well. Reaching 105 years old, she shares what she believes has helped her live a long, vibrant life: cultivating inner peace, staying independent, embracing humor, remaining socially engaged, and enjoying life’s simple pleasures in moderation. While…
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Midlife loneliness rises in Canberra as cost-of-living pressures bite, study finds
Overview: Loneliness shifts to Canberra’s midlife cohort A new Living Well in the ACT Region report from the Health Research Institute at the University of Canberra reveals a notable shift in social isolation within the ACT. For the first time, adults aged 30 to 49 report higher loneliness levels than younger residents, with about one…
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Midlife Loneliness Rising in Canberra as Cost-of-Living Pressures Weigh on Social Life
Loneliness shifts to Canberra’s 30s and 40s amid financial strain A major health survey released by the Health Research Institute as part of the University of Canberra’s Living Well in the ACT Region report shows loneliness is increasing most quickly among Canberrans in their 30s and 40s. The latest findings indicate that 18.8 per cent…