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Loneliness is like smoking 15 cigerettes a day

Social media and its alienating effects can be dangerous. Studies have found those who are lonely have a 50% increase in mortality rate versus those in community — equivalent to the increased mortality of smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

Published
March 20, 2026
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Thoughtful App Co.
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Loneliness is like smoking 15 cigerettes a day

New Short on YouTube: “Loneliness is like smoking 15 cigerettes a day”.