Loneliness
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Why are so many people lonely despite being surrounded by people? Psychiatrist explains
Lifestyle | Aug 11, 2026, 10:22 PM ISTLoneliness in India's cities is not always about being alone. A psychiatrist explains the growing gap between social contact and genuine connection, how urban life and migration contribute to it, and when prolonged loneliness may need attention.
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Yoga with Swami Ramdev: How does prolonged loneliness make you sick? | Yoga for Health | Depression
Yoga | Jun 14, 2026, 09:31 AM ISTLoneliness does not merely sadden the mind; gradually, it takes a hold on the body as well. When a person feels isolated for an extended period, the body perceives it as stress.
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From social media pressure to burnout: Mental health expert lists 5 struggles Gen Z deals with
Health | Jan 20, 2026, 06:11 PM ISTGen Z is navigating growing pressures from social media, academics, careers and global uncertainty. A mental health expert highlights five common challenges affecting young people today, including isolation, anxiety and burnout.
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Loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, says WHO; Sadhguru offers a fix
Lifestyle | Dec 05, 2025, 06:37 PM ISTLoneliness is now a global health risk, with WHO comparing its impact to smoking. Sadhguru says meditation and even 10 minutes of silence can help reconnect the mind and ease inner distress.
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Loneliness in your 30s as a woman: The untold truth behind closed doors
Relationships | Aug 21, 2025, 04:29 PM ISTMany women in their 30s quietly struggle with loneliness. Here’s the untold truth about why it happens, what it feels like, and how life still moves forward.
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Loneliness can be the reason for depression; know what to do when you feel isolated in crowd
Lifestyle | Apr 29, 2025, 12:33 PM ISTFeeling lonely in a crowd? Know how loneliness can lead to depression and learn effective ways to overcome isolation. Find practical solutions to break free from loneliness and improve your mental well-being.
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Meaningful social interactions lower feeling of loneliness, improve well-being: Study
Health | Jun 30, 2024, 02:07 PM ISTKnow how meaningful social interactions can significantly reduce feelings of loneliness and boost overall well-being, according to a recent study. Learn how prioritising deep conversations and in-person connections can have a lasting impact on mental health and happiness.
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Better sleep is linked to lower levels of loneliness: Research
Health | Jun 01, 2024, 04:02 PM ISTStudy links better sleep to less loneliness, especially in young adults. Researchers found good sleep quality reduces overall and emotional loneliness more in younger people. They suggest promoting sleep health to combat loneliness, particularly among young adults.
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Feeling blue? 5 ways to be kind to yourself
Lifestyle | Feb 21, 2024, 12:07 PM ISTDiscover 5 simple yet effective ways to practice self-compassion and lift your spirits when feeling down. Explore strategies to be kinder to yourself and cultivate emotional well-being.
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Philippines: World's 'saddest elephant' Mali dies in Manila Zoo after decades of loneliness
World | Nov 29, 2023, 05:40 PM ISTMali came to the Philippines as a gift from the Sri Lankan government in 1981, when she was 11 months old. After the passing of another elephant Shiva in 1990, Mali remains the sole elephant in the Manila Zoo, becoming a star attraction for children and adults.
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Loneliness is linked to unhealthful diets and physical inactivity among many | EXPLAINED
Health | Jan 26, 2023, 02:38 PM ISTLoneliness can increase the amount of cortisol (stress hormone) in your body. This can affect your immune system and raise risk for a range of health concerns.
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Loneliness makes it harder to quit smoking: Study
Lifestyle | Jun 17, 2020, 10:47 AM ISTResearchers have found evidence for a causal link between the prolonged experience of loneliness and smoking in a recent study.
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How social media is driving you to depression and loneliness
Lifestyle | Nov 10, 2018, 12:38 PM ISTExcessive use of social media including Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram is associated with poor well-being which could lead to depression and loneliness.
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Relationships | Father's close bond may help daughter to overcome loneliness
Relationships | Aug 30, 2018, 01:27 PM ISTRelationship Tips: Father's close ties with his young daughter may help her to beat lonliness.
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People who 'feel lonely' likely to die early than those 'living alone': Study
Lifestyle | Jun 10, 2018, 06:09 PM ISTPeople with poor social support may have worse health outcomes because they have unhealthier lifestyles and are more affected by stressful events.
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Facebook can help elderly feel less lonely. Here's how
Lifestyle | May 02, 2018, 05:44 PM ISTFacebook and similar social networking sites could play a critical role in easing isolation and making them feel like they are part of a large community
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Talking more to Siri lately? Then you must be lonely
Lifestyle | Mar 29, 2017, 04:13 PM ISTSiri, the virtual assistant on your iPhone or Amazon’s Alexa device, it’s easy to talk to a gadget. But if you’re doing it more often lately, then please beware.
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Earn more now! It can help you tackle loneliness later in life
Lifestyle | May 15, 2016, 02:04 PM ISTLondon:If you have a good job along with a satisfied professional status, then you are less likely to be lonely in your later life. According to a new study, most people want a well-paid job
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Loneliness engulfs Scherzinger
Hollywood | Jul 17, 2013, 06:33 PM ISTLondon, July 17: Singer Nicole Scherzinger, who broke up up with Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, says the split has left her feeling lonely.The 35-year-old also mentioned that the closest friend she has here is
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I'm Married To Loneliness, Says Lady Gaga
Hollywood | Aug 24, 2011, 09:03 PM ISTLondon, Aug 24: Pop star Lady Gaga, who has an on-off relationship with barman Luc Carl, has revealed that she will always be lonely, but is married to her loneliness. The ‘Born This Way' singer