Seniors hip-hop crew tackles Australia’s loneliness epidemic | 7NEWS

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Loneliness affects one in two Australians experiencing social disconnection, with those aged 65 to 74 among the most isolated. Medical experts link isolation to serious health conditions including heart disease, dementia and early death, warning it poses both emotional and physical risks. Research shows having just one or two close friends can reduce these health risks by 90%, with a North Ryde seniors hip-hop dance crew demonstrating how social connection through group activities combats isolation.

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