loneliness
Long-term loneliness increases the risk of stroke by 56% – study
Some 12,161 people aged 50 and over who never had a stroke were asked questions about loneliness.
5 ways loneliness can negatively affect your health
Sometimes you can also feel isolated when you’re around people.
Loneliness increases as we age, study suggests
The study found that people with higher persistent loneliness were disproportionately women, had a lower income and were less educated.
Lonely children more likely to experience psychosis later in life – research
Childhood loneliness may serve as an early risk factor for later psychotic disorders, scientists say.
Is your teenager lonely? The warning signs and how to support them
Loneliness in childhood can have a long-term impact.
Lonely secondary school pupils less likely to gain employment as adults – study
Loneliness early in life ‘may have direct costs to the economy’, according to researchers from King’s College London and the University of Greenwich.
Circus school proves you are never too old to learn new tricks
The Streetwise Community Circus runs its Age-ility classes at a number of locations in Northern Ireland
Deirdre Heenan: The lethality of loneliness
The Christmas advertisement for Charlie's Bar in Enniskillen, has become an internet sensation, touching the hearts of the thousands who have viewed it.
Enniskillen bar behind viral Christmas ad launches clothing to tackle loneliness
Charlie’s Bar Enniskillen has teamed up with local embroidery company Ted & Stitch to create a limited edition jumper, t-shirt, hat and bandana.
Lack of friend or family visits linked to increased death risk
Researchers said people should try visit friends and loved ones at least once a month.