We all know about heartache. For some, feeling alone can be physically painful. And a strong body of recent research has established that it’s not just in our minds. Chronic social isolation is linked to heart disease—it stresses the entire cardiovascular system—and can also hurt our ability to fend off colds and other viruses. But [...]
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