{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wit & Wisdom with Tom Greene","title":"Can Simply Saying \"Hello\" Save a Life?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bccee187\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":522,"description":"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.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9M-KN8I8W_BprpLRNUhiqpoBTkPK5-YY9FGeiXgr0Kg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NjY3/Yzg2N2U1OWYyMGQx/MjAwOTEyNTgzNDM3/NTY2Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}