Efforts to reconnect Americans face challenges in a lonely time

It’s been called an “epidemic” of loneliness and isolation. The “bowling alone” phenomenon. By any name, it refers to ...
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Working in isolation can pose mental health challenges – here’s what anyone can learn from how gig workers have adapted

Coffee shops can be a "third space" – not home or the office – where remote or gig workers can go to feel less isolated. Granger Wootz/Tetra images via Getty Images In the wake of the pandemic, it is ...
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Study finds Spaniards and expats face gaps in loneliness support

More than half of Spain’s population believe that resources designed to combat unwanted loneliness are inaccessible, ...
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Connected Communities: Reducing the Impact of Isolation in Rural Areas

Apr. 13—(Family Features) Throughout history, humans' ability to rely on one another has been crucial to survival. Despite modern developments that help individuals live with minimal human engagement, ...
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Testing challenges continue as CDC updates isolation guidelines

COVID HEADLINES. JENNIFER: WE ARE AT A TESTING SITE IN ALLSTON. PEOPLE STARTED GETTING HERE AT 4:30. IT IS ABOUT 28 DEGREES OUT HERE. GETTING A TEST IS STILL DIFFICULT FOR MANY PEOPLE AS THE CDC FACES ...