The effects of loneliness on your body can range from anxiety and poor sleep quality all the way to heart diseases and a shorter life expectancy. Our health editor explains what happens when you feel lonely.

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00:00 - Intro
00:55 - The Paradox Of Loneliness
02:07 - Short Term Effects
02:22 - Long Term Effects
03:20 - Solutions
4:30 - Credits

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