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Loneliness and isolation could cost you 6 years of healthy life

How many healthy years might loneliness and social isolation actually cost us?

Loneliness and isolation could cost you 6 years of healthy life

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How many healthy years might loneliness and social isolation actually cost us?

How many healthy years might loneliness and social isolation actually cost us? Researchers did not have a clear answer—until now.

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How many healthy years might loneliness and social isolation actually cost us? Researchers did not have a clear answer—until now.

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