Loneliness and isolation have become growing public health concerns in the United States, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A new advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy notes that about 50% of adults in the country reported being affected by loneliness in recent years, and this can impact not only mental health and the chances of developing depression or anxiety, but also increases the risk for heart disease, dementia and even premature death...