The results surprised us: despite living in a hyper-connected world, women are actually more isolated than ever and subject to a new type of loneliness. This epidemic is extremely concerning, because it turns out that loneliness is more than just a feeling, it is actually a threat to your health. This sense of false reassurance we get from our supposed connectedness is why we are calling this the "New Loneliness." Loneliness and social isolation can play a major role in making us sick and even increase the risk of the #1 killer of Americans, heart disease. The research tells us that loneliness is contagious, but true connectedness can be too, and it just might save your life.

Source: Huffington Post September 11, 2016 23:26 UTC