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Loneliness Harms Health

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Feeling a connection to others is a critical component of a person’s mental and physical health. New studies show that a sense of rejection or isolation disrupts not only will power and perseverance, but also key cellular processes deep within the human body. Chronic loneliness belongs among health risk factors such as smoking, obesity or lack of exercise. Feeling connected to others is vital to Continue Reading »


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