How to combat loneliness

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A new survey out Wednesday shows that while it may be a small world, a lot of us feel alone in it. According to Gallup, 23% of people surveyed globally said they felt significant loneliness the previous day. Megan Hays, associate professor and clinical psychologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, joins CBS News to unpack how loneliness can lead to serious health concerns and how to combat it.

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How to identify rip currents and what to do if you’re caught in one

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Rip currents in the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are being blamed for at least eight deaths since last week. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports on how Florida is reacting. Then, Wyatt Werneth, public service spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, explains how to identify the beachside danger and what to do if you’re caught in one.

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