What Is Loneliness Doing to Your Brain?

Описание: Did you know loneliness is now considered an epidemic? Find out how it manifests in the brain and what you can do about it.

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New Cigna Study Reveals Loneliness at Epidemic Levels in America
https://www.cigna.com/newsroom/news-r...
"In analyzing this closely, we’re seeing a lack of human connection, which ultimately leads to a lack of vitality – or a disconnect between mind and body."

Loneliness is bad for the heart
https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Pres...
"Feeling lonely was associated with poor outcomes in all patients regardless of their type of heart disease, and even after adjusting for age, level of education, other diseases, body mass index, smoking, and alcohol intake."

To Combat Loneliness, Promote Social Health
https://www.scientificamerican.com/ar...
"By now the evidence is abundant and decisive: social connection significantly affects health."

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