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Commuter gives up seat to elderly man on bus, his reply leaves him speechless
On Reddit, a user shared how giving up their bus seat to an elderly man led to a heartfelt conversation.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 07:12 PM IST
Do you easily fall ill? Study shows loneliness may be affecting your health
Study reveals which type of social disconnectedness is the most harmful and what kinds of medical conditions it is associated with.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 10:24 AM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Is your pet lonely? Vet shares signs of canine loneliness and ways to help
As you head out to work, your pet may be lonely. Here's everything you need to know about canine loneliness.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 01:41 PM IST
Meet the People Who Work Fully Remote—and Hate It
Most employees still want to be able to work from home at least some of the time. But a small cohort yearns to get back to cubicles and chit-chat.
Published on Mar 28, 2025 08:53 AM IST
WSJ
Are you moving to a new place soon? Expert shares how it affects mental health
Moving can trigger anxiety as it is a big change, leaving behind friends and familar spots. Expert shares the reasons and how to alleviate the relocation stress
Updated on Mar 23, 2025 05:59 PM IST
Is your child lonely? Study shows how creativity helps them to make friends
Consider putting your kids in creative hobbies and classes to develop the skill of ToM, a very useful social-cognitive ability.
Updated on Mar 09, 2025 11:36 AM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Spice of Life | Music, the soundtrack for each chapter of life
From the depths of despair to the heights of joy, Bollywood songs have been my constant companion, nurturing me through difficult times and amplifying my happiest moments
Published on Mar 04, 2025 07:00 PM IST
Megha Garg
Learning from Silence: Read an exclusive excerpt from Pico Iyer’s new book
How does a monk with a Type A personality cope with the problem of leisure and the problem of loneliness? An excerpt...
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 03:50 PM IST
Pico Iyer
Review: Summer of Then by Rupleena Bose
With a protagonist who rages at the injustice of patriarchy and motherhood, this is a novel that captures the fears and ambitions of Indian middle-class women
Published on Feb 25, 2025 03:19 PM IST
Sharmistha Jha
How loneliness and social anxiety could be affecting your body’s stress response
A recent study indicates that loneliness significantly affects how socially anxious individuals respond to stress, evidenced by lower blood pressure increases.
Published on Feb 14, 2025 01:49 PM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Akanksha Agnihotri
Valentine's Day: Embrace love beyond romance for better mental well-being
Valentine's Day celebrates all forms of love not just romantic. Experts highlight the importance of diverse connections to combat loneliness and promote health.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 03:06 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Feeling lonely? This simple mind trick can change your emotions into happiness
Turn loneliness into joy: Science says this one simple word can change everything, boost your well-being and is the key to happiness.
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 11:36 AM IST
World bank employee grieves colleague’s loss, shares heartfelt reminder for all
A World Bank employee shared a heartfelt post mourning a colleague’s death.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Dil Se: Messages of HT City readers, for their loved ones
Read and send wishes for your special someone or indulge in regular chit-chat with friends, through one of HT City's most popular columns, Dil Se.
Published on Jan 06, 2025 06:20 PM IST
Can loneliness affect your heart? Study reveals women are affected worse
Loneliness can do more than just making you unhappy. It can lead to heart diseases and stroke. Know from the study here.
Published on Dec 31, 2024 01:39 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das
As temperature dips, loneliness heightens: Here’s how you can make connections
From visiting outdoors to reconnecting with friends and family, here are a few ways to manage loneliness in winter.
Published on Dec 30, 2024 05:12 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das
The big issues that came up in therapy work in 2024
This year, clients reported loneliness, shallow friendships, dating fatigue, attention issues, and declining satisfaction in work and life as major concerns.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 09:15 AM IST
Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace
Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace
Published on Dec 16, 2024 09:13 PM IST
AP |
Are you lonely? Study says you are at 31% higher risk of developing dementia
A groundbreaking study finds loneliness increases the risk of dementia by 31%. It emphasises how loneliness negatively affects brain health.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:36 PM IST
Lonely and depressed students skip out on important emotional benefits: Study
A study reveals that students experiencing high loneliness and depression do not benefit emotionally from social interactions.
Published on Dec 15, 2024 04:08 PM IST
Almost half of Britons experience loneliness at Christmas – survey
Some 36% of Britons will be spending this Christmas apart from loved ones, the poll for Vodafone found.
Published on Dec 02, 2024 10:15 PM IST
PA_Media |
Winter blues can ruin your dating! Avoid these 3 behaviours on dating apps
Winter blues bring lethargy and low-spirits which can weigh down your dating life. Here are 3 behaviours you should definitely avoid to keep the spark alive
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 05:07 PM IST
Have you been feeling lonely for too long? It can drive you to drugs
Loneliness can affect our brain health, driving us to depression, anxiety, and even hallucinations.
Published on Nov 26, 2024 04:37 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das
Why do we feel lonely in winter? Ways to cope with it
People generally prefer the comfort of their homes and may stay indoors in winter more frequently.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 05:50 PM IST
Why men are lonelier in America than elsewhere
Marrying later, working harder and being better parents have diminished male friendships
Published on Nov 16, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
This Japanese village has replaced its young people with mannequins. Here's why
With less than 60 residents, Ichinono uses puppets to fill the void left by families moving away.
Published on Oct 29, 2024 03:03 PM IST
Muskaan Sharma
Tips for your parents to mitigate loneliness, holistic steps to mental health
The psychological effects of loneliness on our parents and expert tips to mitigate them.
Published on Oct 10, 2024 05:15 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Loneliness increases nightmares? Study finds a surprising link
Loneliness has multifaceted consequences, transcending emotional wellbeing, affecting physical health and increasing nightmares. Here's what you can do instead
Published on Aug 31, 2024 06:46 PM IST
The loneliness of living in Bengaluru, as revealed by a ‘corporate mazdoor’
The man expressed how being alone gave him a sense of freedom. He also shared how the hustle and bustle of Bengaluru made him feel alone.
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 12:15 PM IST
How to effectively embrace solitude and overcome loneliness
Loneliness is an epidemic in today's time. It's important to be mindful and look at being alone from a new perspective.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 12:09 PM IST
Adrija Dey, New Delhi