The term metaverse is described as the next iteration of the Internet. Metaverse is a virtual
platform that uses extended reality technologies, ie augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed …

Advancements in machine learning have recently enabled the hyper-realistic synthesis of
prose, images, audio and video data, in what is referred to as artificial intelligence (AI) …

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic placed many locations under 'stay at home” orders and adults
simultaneously underwent a form of social isolation that is unprecedented in the modern …

Background “The impacts of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the
shutdown it triggered at universities across the world, led to a great degree of social isolation …

The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with several short-and long-term negative impacts
on the well-being of older adults. Physical distancing recommendations to reduce …

Objective To determine the relationship between the amount and intensity of physical activity
performed by older adults in North America (United States and Canada) and their …

Social isolation is an important public health issue that has gained recognition during the
COVID-19 pandemic because of the risks posed to older adults based on physical …

Background The emergency department is considered to be a high-risk area, as it is often
the first stop for febrile patients who are subsequently diagnosed with coronavirus disease …

Background The adverse effects of loneliness and of poor perceived social support on
physical health and mortality are established, but no systematic synthesis is available of …

There is a strong link between mental health and physical health, but little is known about
the pathways from one to the other. We analyse the direct and indirect effects of past mental …