A life without people isn’t as simple as it sounds: What science says about our need for social connection
Published on: April 18, 2026, 2:50 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18
A 2024 analysis from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health notes that social disconnection is associated with higher risks of heart disease, stroke, anxiety, depression and dementia, with loneliness increasing the risk of premature death by up to 26–29%.
