U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy On America’s Epidemic Of Loneliness

The Rich Roll Podcast · Sep 25, 2023 · 1h 46m

I think it’s safe to say that many people are suffering, not just from major public health concerns and economic hardship, but also from loneliness—the prevalence of which has skyrocketed in recent years.

Studies indicate that about half of U.S. adults have reported experiencing loneliness. The impact of this extends beyond a decline in mental health, increasing the risk of heart disease, dementia, stroke, and even premature death.

It’s a problem today’s guest has officially labeled an epidemic—and has made his mission to ameliorate.

Meet the 21st Surgeon General of the United States, Vice…