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Q&A Part 3: Tips on building social connections

Q&A Part 3: Tips on building social connections

Eight Healthy NewsWorks student reporters recently had a sit-down interview with Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, a former U.S. surgeon general, about loneliness. He said it is a big problem that can lead to health issues and make it harder to learn in school. He also discussed what people…
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There are ways to help others who are lonely

We interviewed Dr. Vivek Murthy, former surgeon general, about loneliness and how to combat it by making healthy connections. He talked about how loneliness had similar mental and physical symptoms that you would see…
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The power of small actions

One big idea I will remember about loneliness from Dr. Murthy is that small actions can make a big difference in people’s lives. Dr. Murthy emphasized the importance of making healthy choices, supporting others,…
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You can spend time alone but still be social

At first, I felt nervous but after asking questions, I felt less nervous and had a lot of confidence in myself. One big idea that I’ll remember from Dr. Murthy’s answers is…
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A smile can have a huge impact

When we asked Dr. Murthy questions about loneliness, he gave great answers but specific answers to what we asked. He didn’t try to spin off it to say what he wanted to say. Some of the questions seemed very important to…
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Dr. Murthy asked us questions too, deep ones

Dr. Murthy gave such well-thought-out answers about loneliness in ways even we kids could understand. And when we finished, he asked us questions that really made us think. The questions helped me realize that…
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Reflecting on technology

By Catto Healthy News reporter | Mr. Waddington III and Ms. Johnson’s sixth graders recently had a special lesson about technology with Mr. Steven Riggs, a Healthy NewsWorks faculty member. The…
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Food and connection

By Khaseem, Lowell Healthy Lion reporters | Healthy Lion reporters in Ms. Albright’s room reflected about what they learned from their interview with Mrs. West, a Clearview Regional High School cafeteria worker….
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Join a group to connect to others

By De Burgos Healthy Super Tiger seventh-grade reporters | Take the opportunity to create social connections by joining clubs and meeting people with interests similar to yours, says Mr. Fahd…
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Outgoing or shy, make connections

By Isaac Sheppard Healthy Shark reporters | It doesn’t matter whether you’re quiet or outgoing, it is important to build relationships with other people, according to health experts. “Being connected…
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