Source: The Health Connection Newsletter | 2ND Quarter 2026
Loneliness is an epidemic that is hurting our health. In an experiment, researchers exposed hundreds of healthy volunteers to the common cold virus, then quarantined them for several days. The socially isolated participants were more likely to develop a cold than the participants with more social connections. Spending time with supportive friends may be one of the easiest health strategies for boosting immune function. Start adding more opportunities to interact socially to your schedule. It’s inexpensive and requires no special equipment.
Expand your social networks by playing on a sports team, joining a church community, or participating in a support group. https://www.factswithhope.org/ (video 42).
