The Loneliness Epidemic: Build Connections for Better Health

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Loneliness: A Growing Health Crisis As Valentine’s Day approaches—a holiday centered on love and connection—it’s important to recognize a growing public health crisis: loneliness. While the day often highlights romantic relationships, nearly half of U.S. adults experience measurable levels of loneliness, according to a 2023 Surgeon General’s advisory, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” The…

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Solo Aging: How to Get the Best Healthcare

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Are You Solo Aging? You’re Not Alone. If you’re someone growing older without a spouse, children, or close family nearby, you’re part of a trend known as solo aging. You might have quietly wondered: What will happen if I get sick? Who will speak for me if I can’t? Who can help you decide when…

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Preventing a Deadly Outcome from a Visit to the Doctor

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Today I’m sharing an experience with you in hopes of preventing something we do but don’t think about; something which can be dangerous. At a recent doctor appointment, I found two people in the waiting room just hacking away, coughing up a storm, and very likely infecting others. They were together, and there for only…

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