From a physician’s point of view, we know that social isolation can be bad for your health. There is plenty of evidence demonstrating an association between weak social ties and a higher risk of premature death, possibly rivaling the impact of obesity and smoking. A lack of friends and social l...
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The Friendship Recession: Time to Reinvest
By John Swartzberg, MD, Chair, Wellness Letter Editorial Board
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