Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection

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Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. on CAN TV21

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly present social neuroscientist, Dr. John T. Cacioppo, discussing the affects of prolonged social isolation which can be as harmful to one's health as smoking or obesity.

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