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Almost 1 in 3 Australians experiences loneliness. For people with disability and care workers, that number can be even ...

Despite mounting evidence that social connection is vital to physical health, new Brigham Young University research shows most people, including doctors, still underestimate its importance. Research ...

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Recently, the World Health Organization launched a flagship report declaring social connections a global public health priority. This is a monumental step in elevating the importance of social ...