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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Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: Heal Your Gut, Reduce Inflammation & Optimize Your Microbiome
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Jun 2024
The Hidden Health Crisis: How It Affects All Of Us And What We Can Do About It with US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy #462
Have you ever felt lonely, even when surrounded by people? Do you struggle to forge meaningful connections in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world? If so, you're not alone. Loneliness is on the rise in many countries around the world and more people than ever before are fe ... Show More
1h 36m
Nov 2023
How Loneliness Can Impact Your Health – and What You Can Do About It with Dr. Vivek Murthy
It is widely known that smoking and obesity can lead to chronic disease and death, but do you know that loneliness can be equally detrimental to your health? Dr. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States, is here to talk about the epidemic he is most concerned about righ ... Show More
50m 4s
Sep 2023
Efforts & Challenges in Promoting Public Health | U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Vivek Murthy, M.D., the acting U.S. Surgeon General who earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard and his M.D. from Yale School of Medicine. We discuss nutrition, food additives, social media and mental health, public health initiatives to comb ... Show More
2h 31m
Dec 2019
Rangan Chatterjee, MD On Quelling Stress, Cultivating Intimacy & Reinventing Health Care
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2h 50m
Feb 2023
A Conversation With The US Surgeon General On Forgiveness, Grace, & Mental Health
We had the privilege of speaking with US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy on the youth mental health crisis and the importance of giving each other grace as we navigate the issues of everyday life. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Today, a conversation with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on how loneliness is posing a profound public health threat in the United States. </span></p><p><br></p><p>Read more:</p><p><br></p><p><span style="co ... Show More
