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The brain is not fixed. It changes based on what you repeatedly do, feel, and experience. This ability is called neuroplasticity. It helps people learn, recover, grow, and adapt. But there is a downside: the brain can also adapt to stress. Modern life gives the brain a steady stream of alerts, deadlines, bills, bad news, comparison,
Loneliness is often treated like a private sadness. But research increasingly shows that loneliness and social isolation are public health concerns. The CDC says social isolation and loneliness are widespread problems in the United States and pose a serious threat to mental and physical health. About 1 in 3 U.S. adults report feeling lonely, and about