![Why society needs to address loneliness Why society needs to address loneliness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720695245_lonelinessepidemic.jpg)
Why society needs to address loneliness
Several scientific studies have found that loneliness can lead to poor physical and mental health.
Sun Jul 14 2024
![Loneliness has a serious impact on health Loneliness has a serious impact on health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720698473_TBloneliness.jpg)
Loneliness has a serious impact on health
Although easy access to the internet and social media has changed how people live and talk to each other, more people still feel alone.
Sat Jul 13 2024
![Can mindfulness really beat loneliness? Can mindfulness really beat loneliness?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720697120_Mindfulness.jpg)
Can mindfulness really beat loneliness?
No longer a fad, mindfulness practices show promise for reducing feelings of loneliness and can have long-lasting benefits.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696586097_virtualhuman.jpg)
How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly
Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people.
Sat Oct 07 2023
![Workplace loneliness is the modern pandemic damaging lives and hurting businesses Workplace loneliness is the modern pandemic damaging lives and hurting businesses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51601372059_Office.jpg)
Workplace loneliness is the modern pandemic damaging lives and hurting businesses
People are often unaware particular work roles, environments, responsibilities and work-related relocation is often what causes loneliness.
Sat Sep 30 2023
![My perfect girlfriend: Are AI partners a threat to women's rights? My perfect girlfriend: Are AI partners a threat to women's rights?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71685445977_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
My perfect girlfriend: Are AI partners a threat to women's rights?
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness, improve someone's dating experience in a safe space.
Sun Aug 13 2023
![Malaysians urged to keep less fortunate in their thoughts during Christmas celebrations Malaysians urged to keep less fortunate in their thoughts during Christmas celebrations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671885356_MenteriPembangunan.jpg)
Malaysians urged to keep less fortunate in their thoughts during Christmas celebrations
Malaysians are reminded to keep the less fortunate, including those who are faced with hardships, sorrow and loneliness, in their thoughts as they celebrate Christmas with family and friends.
Sat Dec 24 2022
![Long COVID: Stress may be an aggravating factor Long COVID: Stress may be an aggravating factor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666954035_Stress.jpg)
Long COVID: Stress may be an aggravating factor
According to recent research, people suffering from depression, stress or loneliness could be more likely to develop long COVID.
Sun Oct 30 2022
![Could contact with nature help ease feelings of loneliness? Could contact with nature help ease feelings of loneliness?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71640251453_nature.jpg)
Could contact with nature help ease feelings of loneliness?
Contact with nature, while maintaining urban social interactions, could help decrease feelings of loneliness.
Thu Dec 23 2021
![The leader's brain: Neuroscience in the workplace The leader's brain: Neuroscience in the workplace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626851242_worker.jpg)
The leader's brain: Neuroscience in the workplace
Unfortunately, social distancing robs us of one of the primary mechanisms we have to adapt to stress, which has led to an increase in loneliness.
Wed Jul 21 2021
!['All we have left': dating apps on frontline of loneliness pandemic 'All we have left': dating apps on frontline of loneliness pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41613212158_datingapp.jpg)
'All we have left': dating apps on frontline of loneliness pandemic
It's no longer just a way of hooking up but also of simple interaction at a time when the coronavirus inflicts loneliness on millions.
Sat Feb 13 2021
![Robot eases loneliness of Mexican virus patients Robot eases loneliness of Mexican virus patients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598676304_MEXICO.jpg)
Robot eases loneliness of Mexican virus patients
"Hi, I'm LaLuchy Robotina! What's your name?" the 1.4-meter-tall (4.6 feet) robot asks patients as it goes from room to room.
Sat Aug 29 2020
![Once a recluse, student makes robot to ease loneliness Once a recluse, student makes robot to ease loneliness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61494744501_OriHimerobotKent.jpg)
Once a recluse, student makes robot to ease loneliness
The mini robot, named OriHime, is easily controlled from afar using a smartphone or PC.
Sun May 14 2017
![Loneliness among reasons women fall prey to cyber love scams, police say Loneliness among reasons women fall prey to cyber love scams, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/51435975544_HAMZATAIB.jpg)
Loneliness among reasons women fall prey to cyber love scams, police say
Loneliness is among the factors why Malaysian women fall prey to cyber love scams, said Bukit Aman Commercial Crimes Investigation Department deputy director Commissioner of Police.
Thu Mar 10 2016
![Japan unveils 'anti-loneliness' hugging chair Japan unveils 'anti-loneliness' hugging chair](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/61412267342_295x200.jpg)
Japan unveils 'anti-loneliness' hugging chair
There are times in everyone's life when only a hug will do. Now one Japanese company has come up with a chair that's always ready to give a comforting cuddle.
Thu Oct 02 2014