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Episode: Friendship, A Study in Longevity and Joy
Description: Last month, the US surgeon general released a 85-page advisory declaring loneliness a new public health epidemic. The report stated that more than half of Americans are chronically lonely and noted that the health effects of social disconnection can be significant, including increased risks of anxiety, depression, heart disease, dementia, and stroke. Some blame the pandemic for the rise in isolation. Others point to technology and social media. So what can we do about it? This episode will explore perspectives on how to create and maintain healthy social connections.We explore together:Suggestions on how to maintain healthy social connections...