This chapter discusses the research conducted on the factors affecting health and longevity, with a focus on the significant impact of loneliness. It highlights the negative effects of loneliness on health and the importance of social connections for overall well-being.
We could never have guessed the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic would have on us. We’re all affected in different ways but the need to stay physically distant from one another has highlighted the importance of human connection, empathy, and kindness. We hear about the research showing that strong social networks will keep us living longer than any fitness tracker or superfood. And one man’s determination to promote kindness throughout the world after a family tragedy.