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Loneliness, Purpose, and Good Days
Loneliness isn’t just a feeling. It’s a measurable health risk. Nearly 1 in 3 adults aged 50 to 80 report lacking companionship, and loneliness raises the risk of premature death by more than 30%. It’s also linked to higher rates of dementia, depression, heart disease and stroke.
In this episode, Amy talks with Dr. Timothy Puri, Chief Medical Officer of Population Health at Curana Health, about what he sees when he looks at patterns across thousands of seniors. Loneliness shows up in the data as a clinical risk factor, and purpose can work as an intervention. Dr. Puri explains how loneliness…
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