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Social connection is a lifesaver

Whatโ€™s the point of human existence if weโ€™re not part of something bigger than ourselves? 

Our need for connection is rooted deep within our biology โ€” as important as food, water and shelter. In fact, a 2023 report by the U.S. Surgeon General stated that the mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to smoking 15 cigarettes a day and supersedes the negative impacts of obesity and physical inactivity. 

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