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Reading Fiction Boosts Empathy and Fights Loneliness (Bibliotherapy – highly recommended by me)

Reading Fiction Boosts Empathy and Fights Loneliness FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·May 19, 2025 Summary: While AI companions are marketed as a fix for loneliness, research shows that reading offers far more meaningful benefits. Reading fiction can foster social connection, reduce stress, enhance empathy, … Continue reading

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New Atlas: Pets found to deliver significant health benefits to the lonely

Wellness & Healthy Living Pets found to deliver significant health benefits to the lonely By Paul McClure April 27, 2025 Group activities with a focus on pets foster more meaningful connections Depositphotos View 3 ImagesView gallery – 3 images Two groups … Continue reading

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US surgeon general Vivek Murthy: ‘Loneliness is like hunger, a signal we’re lacking something for survival’. Source: The Guardian

US surgeon general Vivek Murthy: ‘Loneliness is like hunger, a signal we’re lacking something for survival’ As the 19th and 21st surgeon general, Dr Vivek Murthy has described loneliness as an epidemic on par with tobacco use – the antidote, … Continue reading

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