# Digital Connection vs Real Loneliness | Newark News

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Podcast: [Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114)
Published: 2026-07-23T01:41:04+00:00
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Americans are spending 6 minutes less per day on face-to-face socializing than a decade ago, with teens now scrolling social media for nearly five hours daily—fueling a digital connection crisis. Psychologists warn this superficial online interaction masks deeper loneliness, which can harm health as severely as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/743b8ef06581a95a

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