Maybe Isolation, Not Loneliness, Shortens Life : Shots - Health News : NPR
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Loneliness and isolation often go hand in hand, so teasing out which factor is harder on health isn't easy. But a British study now suggests that, while loneliness may make you unhappy, it's social isolation that could take years off of your life. Discuss (with a friend).
Loneliness and isolation often go hand in hand, so teasing out which factor is harder on health isn't easy. But a British study now suggests that, while loneliness may make you unhappy, it's social isolation that could take years off of your life. Discuss (with a friend).
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Short Wave - NPR
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COVID19-five Reports on Issues with CDC 12/27/21 recommendations
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University Of Kansas Professor Confirms: Social Media Is Making Us Lonelier
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The Surprising Effects of Loneliness on Health - The New York Times
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Seniors Are At Higher Risk From COVID-19 But Are Less Lonely Than Younger Adults : Shots - Health News : NPR
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Lonely People Report More Severe Cold Symptoms, Study Finds : Shots - Health News : NPR
How to Overcome Loneliness
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Loneliness: The Shadow Pandemic, Research by Holt-Lunstad and Smith
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Opinion How to Treat Loneliness With Medicine - The New York Times
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Being Lonely Can Warp Your Health And Your Genes : Shots - Health News : NPR
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