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Loneliness and social isolation can take six years off your life

Loneliness and social isolation can take six years off your life
MarketWatch Tuesday 06 October 2026, 17:18 UTC By Jessica Hall 1 min read
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Loneliness and social isolation can cut almost six healthy years from your life, according to a study that quantified the impact of social problems that often plague older adults.

Loneliness and social isolation can cut almost six healthy years from your life, according to a study that quantified the impact of social problems that often plague older adults.
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