LIFE IN FOCUS

ARE WE BECOMING TOO ISOLATED & LONELY?


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Too many these days are experiencing profound feelings of isolation and loneliness, resulting in mental and physical health consequences. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 3 adults aged 45 and older feel lonely in the United States. This concern is not limited to middle aged and older adults, as college students and young adults are reporting similar feelings of isolation and loneliness. Although worsened during the global pandemic, this trend precedes its occurrence. 

The health concerns related to isolation and loneliness include the potential for increased rates of: 

  • Depression
  • Stress & Anxiety
  • Cognitive Decline
  • Sleep Problems 
  • Addictions
  • Heart Disease & Stroke 
  • Type 2 Diabetes

    SO WHAT CAN WE DO?  Take a Listen to this episode of LIFE IN FOCUS

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LIFE IN FOCUSBy Marie T. Rogers, Ph.D.