Loneliness

• Lack of sleep can result in a feeling that our space is being invaded, leading to us distancing ourselves from others, physically.
• The region of the brain which is responsible for compassion and sociability is less active in those with sleep deprivation.
• Other people perceive...

Studies show that older adults who are lonely see a decline in their thinking abilities, which is rapid if paired with other factors like physical inactivity, anxiety, poor sleep and high blood pressure.

Prolonged social isolation is a kind of mental stress leading to various mental and ph...

Natural light has a direct effect on productivity and also reduces depression.

Poor lighting can affect an employee's mood and focus. Studies conducted by the Lighting Research Centre show that light has a strong influence on alertness, affecting the circadian clo...