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Hero launches charity to end child hospital loneliness

Pride of Britain winner Jamie McDonald launches Ward Buddies, a children's charity tackling loneliness in hospitals. The initiative provides companionship for young patients when families can't be there.

Making Friends in Your 30s: A Practical Guide

Discover how one woman defied statistics and built meaningful friendships in her 30s using apps and real-life connections. Learn practical tips to overcome adult loneliness.

Japan's Real 'Rental Family' Industry Exposed

Discover the real Japanese businesses offering rented relatives and friends, a service spotlighted in the new film 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser. Explore the loneliness epidemic driving this unique industry.

Childhood loneliness raises dementia risk by 41%

New research reveals that feeling lonely in childhood is strongly linked to accelerated cognitive decline and a significantly higher risk of dementia later in life. Discover the long-term impact on brain health.

Navigating homesickness when living overseas

A woman grapples with severe homesickness after years abroad, torn between her idyllic home life and the painful longing for family. Expert advice urges decisive action.

Dick Van Dyke on loneliness and feeling 'diminished'

Mary Poppins star Dick Van Dyke, 99, opens up about the profound loneliness of outliving his friends and feeling 'physically and socially diminished' in a candid new diary. Discover his secret to joy.

8 Ways to Stay Social After Retirement

Discover 8 proven strategies to combat loneliness and build a strong support system in retirement. Boost your wellbeing and find a new sense of purpose today.

Sydney hospital gas attack leaves man dead

A man has died and multiple patients were evacuated after a woman allegedly tampered with gas lines at two major Sydney hospitals, causing chaos and emergency lockdowns.

Single-Person Households Set to Surge 20% in Britain

New research reveals Britain is becoming a nation of solo dwellers, with single-person households projected to increase by nearly one-fifth, raising concerns about loneliness and housing demands.

Pete Wicks: 'I'm sad, lonely and depressed'

The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks opens up about his mental health struggles, revealing the emotional turmoil behind his public persona and the reality of feeling isolated despite his fame.

St Bart's Hospital North Wing closed after flooding

London's historic St Bartholomew's Hospital has temporarily closed its North Wing to visitors after significant flooding caused damage to electrical systems, though patient care continues uninterrupted.

The Science of Making Friends: A Grown-Up's Guide

Discover practical, evidence-based techniques to overcome friendship barriers and cultivate meaningful connections at any stage of life, from initiating conversations to maintaining bonds.

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