The Loneliness Epidemic: Why Community Is Key To Better Health and Longevity

Episode 922 58m

Overview

Did you know chronic loneliness is just as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? In this episode, I revisit conversations with Dr. Vivek Murthy and Dr. Robert Waldinger to explore the profound impact of social isolation on both our physical and mental health. Plus, we share practical tips for cultivating connections in our modern world where loneliness is increasingly common.

Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:
The Surprising Key to Longevity
Why Loneliness Is A Public Health Issue
How Our Relationships Can Impact Our Health And Longevity

Sponsors

This episode is brought to you by Momentous, AG1, Cymbiotika, and QualiaLife. The Dr. Hyman Show works with a select group of sponsors to allow for ongoing production and allow it to be zero-cost to anyone who wishes to listen to and watch the podcast.

Topics Covered

  • Harmful effects of chronic loneliness, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day

  • Conversations with Dr. Vivek Murthy and Dr. Robert Waldinger

  • Impact of social isolation on physical and mental health

  • Practical tips for cultivating connections

  • Addressing loneliness in the modern world

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Ep. 922 - The Loneliness Epidemic: Why Community Is Key To Better Health and Longevity