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A new large-scale analysis is highlighting the potential health benefits — both physical and mental — of consensual touch. The sense of touch is one of the first to develop in utero, and it’s an important communication and connection tool. Amid the “loneliness epidemic,” the study is an important reminder that simple things like holding hands or tapping a friend on the shoulder can have profound effects. Researchers looked at more than 200 previously published studies to reach the conclusion that “touch interventions are best suited for reducing pain, depression, and anxiety in adults and children, as well as for increasing weight gain in newborns.” They also found that physical touch from objects, such as a weighted blanket, provided similar health benefits, something that surprised study co-author Helena Hartmann. “This means we need to undertake more research on the potential of weighted blankets or social robots to improve people’s well-being, especially during contact-limiting situations like the recent COVID-19 pandemic,” she told The Guardian. #loneliness #mentalhealth #wellbeing

Why have we stopped hanging out with friends, making new friends and just socializing in person? eChirp, a simple app that hopes to help you find new friends, a like-minded tribe, will soon be launching. We'd love for you to be a beta tester, come be part of helping to shape, improve and add to an incredible app! CNN #gayleking #charlesbarkley #newappalert #makingfriends #networking

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Beta Testers! 🚀 -Reply in comments or DM us! Ready to help build & revolutionize how you find friends, curate your tribe for in-person connections (put that phone down for some *real* time) 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that our friend finder app is gearing up for beta testing March 20th, and we want YOU to be a part of this game-changing journey! 🔍 About the App: Our friend finder app is designed create new connections based on 1/2/3rd degree friends (via Meta) and also those who are like minded, have same hobbies, careers etc. Enough of dating apps, maybe you just need to start off as friends or find friends that know some great singles and intro you old fashioned way! 💡 Why Beta Test? Beta testing is your chance to get an exclusive sneak peek at our app before it officially launches to the public. Your feedback during this crucial phase will help us refine and enhance the user experience, ensuring that our app exceeds expectations when it hits the market. Plus, as a beta tester, you'll have the opportunity to influence the app's development and shape its future direction! 🔑 How to Sign Up: Interested in joining our beta testing program? Comment below or send us a direct message expressing your interest, and we'll reach out to provide you with all the details you need to get started. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be among the first to experience our friend finder app in action! 🎉 Spread the Word: Know someone who would be perfect for our beta testing program? Tag them in the comments below and help us spread the word! The more diverse perspectives we have testing our app, the better we can tailor it to meet the needs of our users. Get ready to redefine the way you connect with friends – join our beta testing program today! 🌟 #BetaTesting #FriendFinder #ConnectWithFriends #TechInnovation #newapp #betalaunch

“If you did have early life adversity, whatever you do, try to make friends,” says a new study that revealed that forming strong social bonds in adulthood had a positive impact on lifespan — potentially enough to reverse the adverse effects of trauma. Regardless of the hardships they faced in their early years, the baboons with strong social bonds (or friendships) added 2.2 years to their lives on average.  #healthandwellness #healthstudy #researchstudy #friendship #socialgood

Even as social media reliably draw vast amounts of attention from addicts and critics alike, they are undergoing a profound but little-noticed transformation. We at eChirp want to be for the better, for the good and will police like nobodys business to ensure a safe, positive and protected environment. #socialapps #appinnovation #appstore #facebook #markzuckerberg

Who's feeling us today? Work friends are so important, but should you hang out with them outside of work? Here are some thoughts from nine entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), sharing their takes on whether calling your cube neighbor your BFF is a good or bad thing: Nine entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) chime in, sharing their takes on whether calling your cube neighbor your BFF is a good or bad thing: 1. Collaboration and job satisfaction Hanging out outside of work makes working together more enjoyable and helps co-workers stay motivated during crunch time. These types of relationships fuel open communication, a good work ethic, flexibility and a better understanding of each person’s roles and expectations. If you hire the right professionals, workplace drama will be minimal.—Stephen, Trulioo 2. Better team dynamics 3. A team environment Colleagues who are in each other’s lives work harder. You’re no longer a collection of individuals who gather in an office but a true community pulling for group success.—Grant, Solomon Consulting Group 4. Happiness from having friends at work 5. Free-flowing communication and ideas Communication, brainstorming and creative thinking will be more free-flowing and natural. They will also be comfortable enough to call each other out on a bad idea or nonperformance, which leads to greater accountability. —Phil, DASHED 6. A culture of connectivity 7. Increased employee retention #humpday #humpdayhumor #friends #workfriends

We at eChirp want to reduce these numbers! #health #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #healthapps #lonliness #genz

EventChrip is going to help you find new friends, new connections, a new support system... "People who feel more supported by others are less likely to experience daily physical pain and stress, according to a new Meta-Gallup global study of social connections. according to a new Meta-Gallup global study of social connections. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #connections #socialconnections #newfriends https://lnkd.in/eqPZ99KV

Extending your work friendships: More than 300 million people globally don’t have a single friend, according to Gallup data. The average person spends 81,396 hours — the equivalent of more than nine years — at work. “Americans are now more likely to make friends at work than any other way — including at school, in their neighborhood, at their place of worship, or even through existing friends.” Gallup also finds that globally, only three in 10 employees strongly agree they have a best friend at work. So how can we foster those work friends into meaningful deep relationships? #friendships #workfriends #workculturematters #lonliness #healthandwellness

Loneliness has been cast as many things: An epidemic, pervasive, a public health crisis, even deadly. Exacerbated by social distancing measures during the pandemic, the loneliness narrative predates 2020: A 2010 study found that those with weaker social relationships had a higher risk of early mortality than those who did not. The dangers of loneliness are innumerable — social isolation is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, and anxiety. Just last month, the US surgeon general released a report stressing the threat of social isolation as well as offering a potential roadmap charting a way out of the loneliness epidemic. #mentalhealth #socialization #friendship #healthandwellness