F2F Class Notes (Nemo)[R]

Vocabulary

lonely (n): 1- unhappy because you are not with other people: 2- a lonely place is a long way from where people live:
E.g.: She gets lonely now that all the kids have left home.
E.g.: He felt lonely and far from home.

isolation (n): 1- the condition of being alone, especially when this makes you feel unhappy:
E.g.: The prisoner had been kept in isolation for three days.
E.g.: After all the visitors had left, she experienced a feeling of complete isolation.

increase (v): 1-to (make something) become larger in amount or size: OPPOSITE OF-DECREASE
E.g.: Studies show that if a working environment is pleasant, productivity increases.
E.g.: Life expectancy in Europe has increased greatly in the 20th century.

occur (v): 1- to happen (especially of accidents and other unexpected events):
E.g.: An accident involving over ten vehicles has occurred in the east-bound lane.
E.g.: Evolution occurs as a result of adaptation to new environments.

lane (n): 1-a narrow road in the countryside or in a town: 2- a special strip of a road, sports track, or swimming pool that is used to keep vehicles or competitors separate:
E.g.1: Turn left where the lane meets the main road.
E.g.2: The northbound lane is closed because of an accident.
I find driving in the fast lane very stressful.

evolution (n): 1- the way in which living things change and develop over millions of years: 2- a gradual process of change and development:
E.g.: Darwin’s theory of evolution.
E.g.: This product was an extremely significant step in the evolution of computer games.

obesity (n): 1- the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health:
E.g.: A diet that is high in fat and sugar can lead to obesity.

obese (adj): 1- extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health:
E.g.: She was not just overweight; she was clinically obese.

premature (adj): 1-happening or done too soon, especially before the natural or suitable time:
E.g.:a premature baby
premature birth/death

prematurely (adv)
E.g.: Their baby was born prematurely and weighed only one kilogram.

associate (v): 1- to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else:
E.g.: Most people associate this brand with good quality.
E.g.: I am happy, indeed proud, to be associated with this project.

epidemic (n): 1-the appearance of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time:
E.g.: A flu epidemic is sweeping through Moscow.
E.g.: The epidemic has been brought under control.

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New research suggests that loneliness and social isolation may increase the risk of dying early by 50 per cent. The research is from Brigham Young University in the USA. Researchers tried to find out how loneliness affected the risk of early death. They said loneliness can occur even if people are surrounded by family and friends. Researchers also looked at the dangers to health of social isolation. This is when people have little or no contact with others. The research showed that the risk of premature death was 50 per cent lower for adults who mixed with friends and family. Researchers found that loneliness, social isolation, and living alone were all associated with an increased risk of early death.

The researchers added that loneliness, social isolation, and living alone could be more dangerous than obesity. Professor Julianne Holt-Lunstad said the results of her research are worrying because the population is aging. She said: “Many nations around the world now suggest we are facing a ‘loneliness epidemic’. The challenge we face now is what can be done about it.” She suggested that one way to help with this problem is to teach social skills to children in schools. She also said doctors should talk more about loneliness to their patients. In addition, she said people should prepare for their old age social life like they take out pensions to prepare for their financial future.