Wisdom Counters Loneliness-Associated Neural Processing, Brain Imaging Biomarker Study Finds
March 9, 2021
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Even before the mandate of social distancing, loneliness in the midst or far from the madding crowd has been undermining our mental and physical health. The loss of meaningful interpersonal connections has become so common that “loneliness epidemic” is common parlance. “Loneliness puts us at a greater risk of coronary heart disease, dementia and depression,” says Vivek H Murthy, the 19th surgeon general of the United States and Biden’s nominee to be the 21
st, in his book
Together: Loneliness, Health and What Happens When We Find Connection.