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In 'Together,' Former Surgeon General Writes About Importance Of Human Connection

Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World, by Dr. Vivek Murthy Harper Wave hide caption

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In 'Together,' Former Surgeon General Writes About Importance Of Human Connection

Dr. Vivek Murthy tells NPR: "The reality is that loneliness is a natural signal that our body gives us, similar to hunger, thirst. And that's how important human connection is."

In 'Together,' Former Surgeon General Writes About Importance Of Human Connection

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