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In a conversation for Thrive, Sarah Hurwitz — who served as Michelle Obama's head speechwriter — sits down with former surgeon general Vivek Murthy to talk about the far-reaching effects of loneliness and the steps we can take to find a deeper connection to life, and each other.Read the full interview. #loneliness

Vivek sits down with Ezra Klein to discuss the importance of loneliness and social connection. "There’s a lot in this conversation. Murthy’s explanation of how loneliness acts on the body is worth the time, all on its own. It’ll change how you see the relationship between social experience and physical health. But the broader message here is deeper: You are not alone in your loneliness. None of us are. And the best thing we can do is, often, helping someone else out of the ve

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy argues that the effects of loneliness are as detrimental to the human body as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Watch the video. #loneliness

Former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy tackled a range of public health crises such as Zika, drug and alcohol addiction and obesity. Now, he's shedding light on the rising number of lonely people in America and how it affects our health. Murthy joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss technology's role in what he calls an "epidemic," why the culture of masculinity may put more men at risk, and what we can do to combat loneliness in the workplace. Watch the full video. #loneliness

Former surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy says that underlying many of the most critical public health issues facing America today is an epidemic of loneliness. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Murthy about what that means, and what he thinks should be done about it. Listen to and read the full interview. #interview #emotionalwellbeing #loneliness

We live in the most technologically connected age in the history of civilization, yet rates of loneliness are increasing. This trend has been taking place for years yet we are only just recognizing its magnitude and impact. Read the full interview. #interview #emotionalwellbeing #loneliness

When I began my tenure as surgeon general I did not think that I would be talking about loneliness and emotional well-being. But when I was traveling to communities across the country I found that loneliness was a profound issue that was affecting people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. This is true in urban areas, in rural areas, in the heartland of the country and on the coast. Read the full interview. #interview #emotionalwellbeing #loneliness

During my years caring for patients, the most common pathology I saw was not heart disease or diabetes; it was loneliness. Loneliness and weak social connections are associated with a reduction in lifespan similar to that caused by smoking 15 cigarettes a dayand even greater than that associated with obesity. Loneliness is also associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, depression, and anxiety. At work, loneliness reduces task performance, limits crea