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Wit & Wisdom with Tom Greene

Wit & Wisdom with Tom Greene

Can Simply Saying "Hello" Save a Life?

Wit & Wisdom with Tom Greene · Mar 17, 2025 · 8:42

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According to research, social isolation can lead to a plethora of mental health issues and can also lead to premature death. Researchers are learning that even casual interactions with total strangers can have a profound impact on our mental health. Surprisingly, interaction with total strangers also tend to bring enhanced happiness and well-being. In fact, people often share very intimate topics with strangers because the risk is so low. So, the next time you run into a total stranger you might just want to say, "hello, how is your day going?" You might just change the direction of their life.

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