The Loneliness Epidemic + Other Stories
Every week, we corral the best wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend bookmarking. This week: a look at the dilemma of physician burnout, new insights into the teenage brain, and why more older adults are experiencing loneliness.
Hallucinations Are Everywhere
The Atlantic
In this thought-provoking in-depth piece, we learn just how wide, varied, and sometimes banal hallucinations are.
Physician Burnout Taking Center Stage
The Washington Post
A new study shows that career burnout—a common issue many face today—is affecting a group of people we all heavily depend upon: physicians.
Myth-Busting Study of Teenage Brains Wins Royal Society Prize
The Guardian
The quest to understand the teenage brain continues. Now Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore sheds light on the adolescent mind in her new book, Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain.
One in Three Older Americans Is Lonely. Here's What Can Help
Time
Loneliness is on the rise—and according to recent reports, it’s hitting older adults hard. Jamie Ducharme examines the causes behind this alarming spike and what we can do to combat it.