Lonely
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‘It was extremely lonely’: App aims to bridge gaps for people with chronic illnessA new app is connecting those in the chronic illness community. Healp is designed to bridge the gap between medical professionals, partners and those living with a chronic illness.HealthJun 21, 2023
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The loneliness epidemic: How social isolation can damage our minds and bodiesWith social isolation on the rise and reduced social support, many experts are now referring to loneliness as a public health crisis.HealthMay 14, 2023
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Loneliness is the new silent killer, and as deadly as smoking: US surgeon-generalWidespread loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually.HealthMay 2, 2023
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Alone and Apart: Canadians are feeling lonelier than everGlobal News' Alone and Apart series will take a look at how loneliness has shaped our human experience with one another and the solutions we need in this 'loneliness pandemic.'LifestyleFeb 6, 2021
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Welcome back: Saskatchewan care homes prepare for family visitors once moreCare homes in Saskatchewan are preparing to welcome visitors back inside after the provincial health authority relaxed restrictions Tuesday.HealthJul 7, 2020
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More millennial women say they feel lonely — despite having friendsA new poll found that six in 10 young women wish they had someone to talk to, but don’t.LifestyleJun 20, 2019
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‘Make a point of helping’: N.B. residents asked to reach out to lonely people over ChristmasStephen Horsman says people should be on the lookout for signs of social isolation and invite people to their home for Christmas dinner, or just check in on them.CanadaDec 18, 2017
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Lonely traveller posts online to find a Vancouver ‘family’ for Christmas DayRobert Weavers is reaching out, through Reddit, to try and find a group of people, or a family, to spend Christmas with.Dec 18, 2015
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