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Loneliness, cardiovascular health: Social isolation leads to deadly heart issues

Last year, WHO declared loneliness as a ‘pressing’ heart issue. Expert reveals the hidden toll of loneliness, how social isolation affects health and wellbeing

Loneliness and cardiovascular health: Here's how social isolation leads to deadly heart issues (Photo by Pixabay)

lifestyle

Published on Feb 18, 2024 05:50 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Away review: Danish doc details anxieties of self-isolation

Away review: Directed by Ida Høeberg and Sofie Melin, Away (Udebane) centers around a young Danish basketball player named Julianna Okosun.

Away (Udebane) is directed by Ida Høeberg and Sofie Melin,

entertainment

Published on Mar 17, 2023 11:39 AM IST

BySantanu Das

Covid isolation cut to five days in England over shortages

Ministers were under mounting pressure to slash the isolation period, with businesses also warning that supply chains are coming under strain.

A healthcare worker wearing a PPE Kit walks inside a temporarily converted isolation ward for Covid-19 patients(ANI)

business

Published on Jan 13, 2022 07:26 PM IST

Bloomberg |

Author Susan McPherson reveals how you can reconnect in an era of isolation

Susan McPherson, author of 'The Lost Art of Connecting' shares how to reconnect in an era of isolation during this Covid-19 pandemic and rebuild our networks of social connections which are so important to a happy and fulfilled life

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 24, 2021 10:56 AM IST

Reuters |

Study links use of social media apps to feelings of isolation during Covid-19

Some 86 per cent of the respondents reported that their use of videoconferencing tools increased during the pandemic. The increased use of online communication tools could in part be driven by feelings of isolation.

While people have turned to cooking, reading, among other activities to deal with the health crisis, which brings a fresh supply of stress every day, the use of social media apps has also spiked.(Pixabay)

lifestyle

Published on Jan 28, 2021 12:56 PM IST

ANI | , Washington [us]

Covid-19 guidelines: Russians to self-isolate upon arrival until coronavirus test results come out

While all residents arriving in Russia from abroad were expected to provide a PCR-test within three days initially, the new Covid-19 guidelines include that people must remain in self-isolation in their place of residence upon arrival until the coronavirus test results come out

Russians arriving from abroad to self-isolate until Covid-19 test results come out(Twitter/EGYPTAIR)

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 24, 2020 06:32 PM IST

Moscow [Russia] | ByAsian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Himachal governor goes into self-isolation

As many as 280 fresh infections were reported in Himachal, taking the state’s tally to 13,049

Police challan a man for not wearing facemask properly in Shimla on Wednesday.(Deepak Sansta / HT)

cities

Updated on Sep 23, 2020 10:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times/Shimla | ByHT Correspondent, Shimla/dharamshala

Uttarakhand CM goes into self-isolation after three staffers test Covid-19 positive

The Chief Minister and his family members have tested negative for Covid-19.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat will work from home through phones and virtual platforms.(PTI)

india news

Published on Aug 26, 2020 01:14 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Dehradun | ByHT Correspondent

Interactive social service in times of corona

An NGO working with cancer patients is all set to raise funds and awareness through engaging masterclass and you can join one too!

CanSupport, India’s largest palliative care programme set up by Harmala Gupta in 1996

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 21, 2020 02:02 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByDrishti Vij

Annup Sonii on Covid-19 crisis: This period will go down in the history books

The actor calls the current pandemic worse than any war, says the number of deaths is staggering and it is painful to see what’s happening around.

Actor Annup Sonii says this is the time people have to control their emotions and take care of themselves

entertainment

Updated on Jun 09, 2020 02:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJuhi Chakraborty

When self-isolation led to great works of science and literature

Isaac Newton (Trinity College): Considered Trinity’s most accomplished alumni, he exemplified productivity during a pandemic.

Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, John Milton and Lord Byron used such time to add to their formidable body of work in science and literature.

world news

Updated on May 03, 2020 02:24 AM IST

Hindustan Times, London | ByPrasun Sonwalkar, London

New guidelines for Covid-19 mild-symptom patients at home: What do they say?

According to the health ministry’s guidelines for home isolation of people, patients with very mild symptoms of Covid-19 having the requisite facility at his/her residence for self-isolation will have the option for home isolation.

The health ministry guidelines say that those with mild Covid-19 symptoms or who are in pre-symptomatic stage should have the requisite facility at their residence for self-isolation and also for quarantining the family contacts.(Ravi Kumar / HT File Photo)

india news

Updated on Apr 28, 2020 01:27 PM IST

New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Ratan Raajputh on self-isolation in a small village: People elsewhere are watching Ramayan on TV, I am reading it

The actor reveals how she is stuck in a small village in Bihar and has access to only very basic amenities

Actor Ratan Raajputh shares her lockdown tales fro Bihar

entertainment

Updated on Apr 15, 2020 12:30 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRishabh Suri

CelebsPick: Coolest insta stuff to beat the quarantine blues

Six discerning viewers pick their favourite Instagram handles that are ensuring self-isolation doesn’t feel dull and lonesome

Instagram is dishing out antidotes to boredom as India stays home to beat flatten the Corona curve

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 05, 2020 10:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAnanya Ghosh

Kangana Ranaut’s mother oils her hair, actor’s fans charmed by her self isolation moments with family. See pics

Kangana Ranaut has been self quarantining with her family at her home in Manali. See her latest pictures here.

Kangana Ranaut’s team shared new pictures of the actor from her time in isolation.

entertainment

Updated on Apr 04, 2020 10:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Corresondent

One mantra for India: Test-isolate-treat-trace | Opinion

Even if all Indians stay home for 21 days, the virus will only be down, not out. Increase testing tenfold

Ensure the running of OPDs in hospitals. We cannot turn the tap dry for the essential care of millions of sick people(Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

analysis

Updated on Apr 02, 2020 10:37 PM IST

BySujatha Rao

Janhvi Kapoor sits on sister Khushi’s lap in warm embrace: ‘She loves having me around’. See pic

Janhvi Kapoor shared a new picture with sister Khushi where the latter seems to be playing the protective and indulgent sibling. See picture here.

Janhvi Kapoor often shares pictures with sister Khushi Kapoor.

entertainment

Updated on Apr 02, 2020 10:27 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Rashami Desai heals breach with her family during lockdown, shares pic with mother

Rashami Desai, who in the past had said that her relationship with her mother had not been easy, shared a warm picture with her during lockdown.

Rashami Desai shares pic with her mother.

entertainment

Updated on Apr 01, 2020 11:38 AM IST

Hindustan Tims, Nw Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Read, write, record your take while social distancing, self-isolation

In historic, and difficult, times, it can help to document what’s happening around you, and how you feel about it.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 31, 2020 01:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAishwarya Iyer

Sidharth Shukla does household chores with ease in self isolation, shares new video

Sidharth Shukla posted a new video about ‘days of quarantine’, where he can be seen doing a host of household chores.

Sidharth Shukla shared new video where he does housework.

entertainment

Updated on Mar 28, 2020 11:29 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Coronavirus: In PM Modi’s cabinet meeting, a glimpse of social distancing

During the meeting, the ministers were seen seated at a distance from each other, maintaining social distancing as a measure to counter coronavirus.

In his address to the nation last evening, PM Modi emphasized the need to maintain social distancing to keep coronavirus in check.(ANI)

india news

Updated on Mar 25, 2020 01:49 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Kunal Kemmu, Soha Ali Khan in self isolation: ‘Inaaya’s too young to understand the current situation’

Kunal Kemmu, like a host of other Bollywood stars, is staying put indoors. With little children like his daughter Inaaya matters do get challenging and hopes lockdown ends soon.

Kunal Kemmu said for now Soha Ali Khan and he have managed to keep Inaaya engaged.

entertainment

Updated on Mar 24, 2020 12:05 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRishabh Suri

Covid-19: What you need to know today

All passenger trains have been cancelled till the end of the month, as were all interstate buses. All Metro services, and Mumbai’s suburban network, also announced closure till March 31.

A deserted view of the Signature Bridge in New Delhi, during the ‘Janata curfew' on Sunday, March 22, 2020.(Ajay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Mar 23, 2020 07:53 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByR Sukumar

Selja goes into self-isolation 3 days after meeting with Dushyant Singh

MP Dushyant Singh and his mother Vasundhra Raje, former Rajasthan CM, had attended a party in Lucknow with Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who has tested positive for Covid-19

Selja has isolated herself at her official residence on Safdarjung Lane.(HT FILE)

cities

Updated on Mar 22, 2020 12:03 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Ambala | ByBhavey Nagpal, Ambala

Deepender Hooda who met Dushyant in Parliament goes into self isolation

Rajasthan MP Dushyant Singh had recently met singer Kanika Kapoor who has tested positive for Covid-19

cities

Updated on Mar 21, 2020 12:26 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Rohtak | BySunil Rahar, Rohtak

Entertainment in the time of coronavirus, an essential watchlist of TV shows, films to help you survive self-isolation

From the eerily prophetic Contagion to the worryingly wise Chernobyl, here’s an essential watchlist of films and TV shows to help you survive your coronavirus self-isolation.

Chernobyl shows what the fallout of a cover-up can look like.

entertainment

Updated on Mar 19, 2020 02:30 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRohan Naahar

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas on day 8 of self-isolation: ‘Our lives have turned upside down, it feels like out of a movie, but it’s not’

Priyanka Chopra has shared a video message for her fans in which she is seen talking about her and husband Nick Jonas’s day 8 of self-isolation. She has also asked her fans to stock up on love, kindness and joy in the times of coronavirus lockdown.

Priyanka Chopra has shared a video message for her fans amid coronavirus outbreak.

entertainment

Updated on Mar 19, 2020 12:39 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Music for the quarantined soul: Kids play cello for self-isolated neighbour, win hearts

In the video, one of the kids plays a soulful tune which prompts applause from the neighbour.

The image shows the kids with their Cello.(Twitter/@JMBorchardt)

trending

Updated on Mar 18, 2020 12:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySrimoyee Chowdhury

People working from home in isolation get new ‘co-workers’… their pets

Some people working from home, quite amusingly, discovered that they’ve “new co-workers” at home waiting eagerly to give them company.

Many people working from home are sharing images of their pets with witty co-worker related caption.(Twitter/@sposhe)

trending

Updated on Mar 24, 2020 12:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByTrisha Sengupta

‘At least you’re not stuck with your wife’: Mumbai Indians pacer shares hilarious message to begin 14-day self-isolation

He returned home after New Zealand had enforced a mandatory 14-day self-isolation for anyone entering its borders from Australia after midnight of Sunday.

File image of Mitchell McClenaghan(Getty Images)

cricket

Updated on Mar 16, 2020 01:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

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Latest from self-isolation

Last year, WHO declared loneliness as a ‘pressing’ heart issue. Expert reveals the hidden toll of loneliness, how social isolation affects health and wellbeing

Away review: Directed by Ida Høeberg and Sofie Melin, Away (Udebane) centers around a young Danish basketball player named Julianna Okosun.

Ministers were under mounting pressure to slash the isolation period, with businesses also warning that supply chains are coming under strain.

Susan McPherson, author of 'The Lost Art of Connecting' shares how to reconnect in an era of isolation during this Covid-19 pandemic and rebuild our networks of social connections which are so important to a happy and fulfilled life

Some 86 per cent of the respondents reported that their use of videoconferencing tools increased during the pandemic. The increased use of online communication tools could in part be driven by feelings of isolation.

While all residents arriving in Russia from abroad were expected to provide a PCR-test within three days initially, the new Covid-19 guidelines include that people must remain in self-isolation in their place of residence upon arrival until the coronavirus test results come out

As many as 280 fresh infections were reported in Himachal, taking the state’s tally to 13,049

The Chief Minister and his family members have tested negative for Covid-19.

An NGO working with cancer patients is all set to raise funds and awareness through engaging masterclass and you can join one too!

The actor calls the current pandemic worse than any war, says the number of deaths is staggering and it is painful to see what’s happening around.

Isaac Newton (Trinity College): Considered Trinity’s most accomplished alumni, he exemplified productivity during a pandemic.

According to the health ministry’s guidelines for home isolation of people, patients with very mild symptoms of Covid-19 having the requisite facility at his/her residence for self-isolation will have the option for home isolation.

The actor reveals how she is stuck in a small village in Bihar and has access to only very basic amenities

Six discerning viewers pick their favourite Instagram handles that are ensuring self-isolation doesn’t feel dull and lonesome

Kangana Ranaut has been self quarantining with her family at her home in Manali. See her latest pictures here.

Even if all Indians stay home for 21 days, the virus will only be down, not out. Increase testing tenfold

Janhvi Kapoor shared a new picture with sister Khushi where the latter seems to be playing the protective and indulgent sibling. See picture here.

Rashami Desai, who in the past had said that her relationship with her mother had not been easy, shared a warm picture with her during lockdown.

In historic, and difficult, times, it can help to document what’s happening around you, and how you feel about it.

Sidharth Shukla posted a new video about ‘days of quarantine’, where he can be seen doing a host of household chores.

During the meeting, the ministers were seen seated at a distance from each other, maintaining social distancing as a measure to counter coronavirus.

Kunal Kemmu, like a host of other Bollywood stars, is staying put indoors. With little children like his daughter Inaaya matters do get challenging and hopes lockdown ends soon.

All passenger trains have been cancelled till the end of the month, as were all interstate buses. All Metro services, and Mumbai’s suburban network, also announced closure till March 31.

MP Dushyant Singh and his mother Vasundhra Raje, former Rajasthan CM, had attended a party in Lucknow with Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who has tested positive for Covid-19

Rajasthan MP Dushyant Singh had recently met singer Kanika Kapoor who has tested positive for Covid-19

From the eerily prophetic Contagion to the worryingly wise Chernobyl, here’s an essential watchlist of films and TV shows to help you survive your coronavirus self-isolation.

Priyanka Chopra has shared a video message for her fans in which she is seen talking about her and husband Nick Jonas’s day 8 of self-isolation. She has also asked her fans to stock up on love, kindness and joy in the times of coronavirus lockdown.

In the video, one of the kids plays a soulful tune which prompts applause from the neighbour.

Some people working from home, quite amusingly, discovered that they’ve “new co-workers” at home waiting eagerly to give them company.

He returned home after New Zealand had enforced a mandatory 14-day self-isolation for anyone entering its borders from Australia after midnight of Sunday.

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