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Loneliness Is Contagious, Study Says

First Posted: 03/18/10 06:12 AM ET Updated: 11/17/11 09:02 AM ET

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Just like happiness and laughter are often described as infectious, it turns out you can catch loneliness too.

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Just like happiness and laughter are often described as infectious, it turns out you can catch loneliness too.
Just like happiness and laughter are often described as infectious, it turns out you can catch loneliness too.
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