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Sep 2023
1h 46m

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy On...

Rich Roll
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I think it’s safe to say that many people are suffering, not just from major public health concerns and economic hardship, but also from loneliness—the prevalence of which has skyrocketed in recent years. Studies indicate that about half of U.S. adults have reported experiencing loneliness. The impact of this extends beyond a decline in mental health, increa ... Show More
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