Feeling Lonely? Your Brain May Process the World Differently
December 14, 2023
The U.S. is in the midst of a loneliness epidemic.
For a lot of people, the feeling is even more pronounced during the holidays.
In addition to the emotional impact of chronic loneliness, it has some dramatic health consequences: increased risk of heart disease and stroke, infections, cancer, even death.
Recent research also suggests that loneliness can change the way the brain processes the surrounding world.
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