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S24 E5: "Friendship in the Age of Loneliness: An Optimist's Guide to Connection” by Adam Smiley Poswolsky

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The Power of Friendship

Nearly two-thirds of Americans are lonely. 70% of millennials and 80% of Gen Z are lonely. The research shows that social connections play a vital role in our health. Social support increases our survival by 50%. It's as beneficial to our health as giving up smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

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