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1.5 Million Older Brits to Spend Christmas Alone

New Age UK research reveals a staggering 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Dame Joanna Lumley calls it a 'crisis'. Discover how you can help tackle loneliness this festive season.

Daily Peanuts Improve Memory in Older Adults

New research reveals eating unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily can enhance memory and increase blood flow to the brain in older adults. Discover the simple dietary change for brain health.

How to be a great neighbour this Christmas

Expert advice from the Good Neighbours Network on simple acts of kindness to support your community this festive season, especially the elderly and isolated.

Gail Porter at Festive Dog Show After Loneliness Post

TV star Gail Porter attended the Primrose Hill Christmas Festival dog show, smiling alongside a winning Schnauzer. This comes days after she shared heartfelt posts about feeling lonely and overlooked during the festive season.

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.

5 Exercises to Boost Health and Fight Dementia

Discover five simple daily exercises recommended by UK health specialists to maintain strength, improve balance, and reduce dementia risk as you age. Start your fitness journey today!

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.

Never Too Late: Start Running at Any Age

Discover why taking up running in your 40s, 50s or beyond could be one of the best decisions for your long-term health and wellbeing, according to fitness experts.

Running Benefits for Older Adults: Start Now

Discover why it's never too late to start running. From boosting brain health to strengthening bones, learn how hitting the pavement can transform your later years with expert-backed tips for getting started safely.

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.

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