A recent study by the American Medical Association found that 29.2% of adults aged 50 to 80 felt isolated in 2024, with loneliness more common among those not working, living alone, and with lower incomes. Loneliness has been identified as a public health challenge exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant impacts on mental and physical health, including heart disease and dementia. To combat loneliness, individuals are encouraged to seek out community connections through clubs, support groups, and therapy.
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Tariffs Explained: Impacts for You as Major New Trump Tariffs Arrive Today
President Donald Trump's contentious tariff barrage, including duties on products from Canada and Mexico, is now in effect after months of delays, prompting economists to forecast higher consumer costs. Trump's proposed tariffs, though less severe than initially planned, have sparked alarm and market fluctuations. Tariffs on Chinese imports have already led to price hikes on laptops and other electronics, causing anxiety among US adults and predictions of increased auto insurance costs due to tariffs on...
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