Wellness NewsletterDivided We Fall IllPeople are alone to a degree never seen before in human history—and it’s stealing our joy and health. Fortunately the cure is simple. SavePrintIllustration from Shutterstock / Designed by The Epoch TimesMatthew Little9/15/2023|Updated: 11/22/20230:00X 1Health ViewpointsThe epidemic of loneliness is a mass killer comparable to smoking. There is only one cure—people.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentMatthew LittleAuthorMatthew Little is a senior editor with Epoch Health.Author’s Selected ArticlesHealthcare Decoded | Live Q&A With Matthew LittleMar 19, 2026Retire to a New Life—Not an Early GraveSep 27, 2024Am I a Prepper?Sep 20, 2024An Almost Effortless Superpower to Have More Money and Better HealthSep 13, 2024Related Topicsanxietylonelinessdepressionsocial connectionmental wellbeing