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The Loneliness Epidemic: Why Community Is Key To Better Health and Longevity

The Dr. Hyman Show

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The Loneliness Epidemic

This chapter examines the critical impact of loneliness on both mental and physical health, equating its dangers to those of smoking and poor lifestyle choices. It discusses societal stigma surrounding loneliness and its connections to broader issues like community disengagement and reduced productivity. Through personal anecdotes and statistics, it emphasizes the necessity of nurturing relationships for enhancing well-being and fostering a healthier society.

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