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The Risk of Premature Death Posed by Social Disconnection
Vivek Murthy recently wrote the risk of premature death posed by social disconnection is similar to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, and even greater than obesity and physical inactivity. He's not speaking some sort of ideology or some sort of, you know, exaggerating the data. Those who are in more connected relationships are feeling more connected to other people Heal quicker than those who are feeling more isolated. Your body, you're literally your immune system, your ability to heal is sacrificed when you're not connected.