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Curing America's loneliness epidemic would make us healthier, fitter and less likely to abuse drugs

  • Written by Clay Marsh, Chancellor and Executive Dean for Health Sciences, West Virginia University
imageLoneliness increases the risk of chronic disease and mental health challenges.An Kirillova/500px Prime via Getty Images

A national healthadvisory issued by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on May 3, 2023, sheds light on the urgent public health issues of loneliness and isolation.

The report reflects Dr. Murthy’s personal and professional...

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