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August 27, 2008
no one is an island . . .
Contemporary research indicates that the physiological effects of loneliness are dangerous and profound.
Humans are a deeply social species. The closer our connections with others, the healthier we are.
Listen to this hour-long interview with the president of the Association for Psychological Science.
The Diane Rehm Show; 26 August, 2008; John Cacioppo: "Loneliness"
Posted by williamfrick at August 27, 2008 5:28 PM