“Diane Flagg twists during a line dance class at the Edmonds Senior Center. Flagg, 71, who lost her husband two years ago, dances five times a week. Loneliness can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. You must sign in or register to continue reading content. The problem is considered so serious — and widespread — that it has its own Twitter hashtag #lonelinessepidemic.”
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