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Social connections shape our lives in ways science is only beginning to fully understand. Yet, science has been remarkably consistent on this: the people we surround ourselves with shape our happiness, resilience, and even our longevity. And yet, modern life makes staying connected harder than ever. While technology promises to keep us linked, many people feel more isolated than ever. It’s no surprise that loneliness is now considered a public health issue. Key findings from

Even though strong relationships are one of the biggest contributors to our health, many people today feel less connected than they’d like to be. Loneliness is now so widespread that some health leaders consider it a public-health crisis. According to a national CDC survey , about 1 in 3 U.S. adults report feeling lonely . So if you’ve felt this way, you’re far from alone. Recent research shows troubling trends across age groups: An estimated 37.4% of U.S. adults  report mode