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Lifestyle

May 8, 2026 11:28 a.m.
Does having friends actually make you live longer?

The health risks of prolonged loneliness are comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a 2023 report by former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

By Alexandra Bakshian

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