Some people do not feel lonely when alone, while others may feel lonely even when surrounded by other people. The most widely described examples of this dichotomy come from studies of older residents in community dwelling facilities. Nearly all such residents feel at least moderately lonely (60%) or severely lonely (35%). Loneliness is a very expensive health problem. […]
Category: stress
Stress has become one of the most popular words in common usage. It is a scapegoat for a variety of health problems. Vast amounts of scientific work confirm that stress affects physical and mental health. Stress is just another a natural response body response. Distress isn’t. Linking stress to a range of common diseases is statistically easy. […]
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