The Loneliness Epidemic: Why Community Is Key To Better Health and Longevity
The Dr. Hyman Show
Understanding Loneliness as a Risk Factor
Loneliness is a critical risk factor often overlooked in healthcare training and societal approaches. The importance of addressing loneliness is not emphasized, contributing to challenges in solving issues like depression, the opioid epidemic, and unhealthy eating habits. The stigma surrounding loneliness makes people reluctant to admit their feelings due to the perceived sense of shame and personal inadequacy associated with it.
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