Tag: Loneliness
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Loneliness is an epidemic that technology can solve (Inverse)
Our world is becoming increasingly lonely. More than one-third of Americans over the age of 45 report loneliness, particularly those under 25. Nor is it a problem limited to Americans. Over 9 million British people “often or always” feel lonely, and South Africa, Japan, and Brazil rank in the top 10 loneliest countries in the world. Perhaps it…
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The future of VR in sport, exercise, and health (IEEE Potentials)
According to Gallup, 57% of people age 50 and older are sports fans. Television audiences across most professional sports boast older demographics in increasing numbers. For example, the average age of a baseball viewer is 57, up from 52 in 2006. This is a huge market opportunity for the sports industry, although we cannot ignore…
Sophie Okolo, MPH 