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Is Loneliness Deadlier Than Drugs?

Jules

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Did you know that loneliness can be as harmful to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

According to a study by Holt-Lunstad et al. (2010), the impact of loneliness on mortality is comparable to that of well-established risk factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption.

The Science Behind Loneliness and Its Effects on Health

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Jules

Psychology Expert | MSc Social and Cultural Psychology