Imagine a condition that research has shown to be as bad for your health as physical inactivity, obesity, air pollution or smoking 15 cigarettes per day. This condition is connected to a 20% increase in the chance of experiencing an early death. This health condition is not a disease, virus or caused by a hazardous chemical. It is loneliness.  Who is most likely to be lonely? A recent study conducted by Cigna found that over half of Americans are experiencing loneliness. This study found that underrepresented racial groups and people with lower incomes tended to be lonelier than their counterparts. Additionally, roughly 80% of young adults (ages 18-24) reported feeling lonely, which is twice as many as older adults above the age of 66. And nearly three times as many younger adults (ages 18-34) reported always feeling left out than adults over the age of 55. What does it mean to be lonely? There are many different definitions of loneliness. Generally, loneliness is a feeling ...