America Could Do Without Its Chief Wellness Officer

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is focusing on America’s “epidemic of loneliness and isolation”. His office encourages people to build social connections as he believes it can help boost their immune system. He also promotes apps like FriendApp to forge friendships. However, critics have questioned his methods calling them superficial and gimmicky. Murthy defended his initiatives saying small steps in building social connections can make a difference and his work is backed by science.