The quiet ache so many of us carry isn’t just about being alone—it’s about feeling unseen in a hyper-digital world. We unpack loneliness as a full-on public health crisis, connecting the dots between social isolation, chronic stress, inflammation, sleep problems, and long-term risks like heart disease and dementia. With clear science and lived stories, we make the case that connection isn’t a luxury; it’s physiology. We trace how remote work, social feeds, and constant screen time created th...