There is an epidemic of loneliness in the U.S. and lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general. Dr. Susan Bleasdale explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a loneliness epidemic that can harm someone's overall health.

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