Chow said the biggest issue impacting Little Tokyo is the homelessness crisis and the underlying problem of drug addiction and mental illness.

especially if youre prone to sticking to home).Anxiety and depression: As is common with chronic illnesses.

the loss of a spouse or other close friends.a 57% greater risk of emergency department visits.We all know what loneliness is.

strengthening your social network will make you happier.dont just go to one club meeting.

Thats more productive than waiting around for someone to notice you and invite you to meet (which probably wont happen.

people who had a strong social network had a lower risk of developing the problem over seven years of follow-up compared with those who had weak social networks.I was aware of the fact that I was different.

but I knew that we looked exactly like the people that bombed Pearl Harbor.Takei was well aware of the hatred that still lingered for Japanese Americans.

Through the hardships that Takei endured.(Mario Reyes/The Rafu Shimpo)By PETER YOON.