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Loneliness is especially associated with various demographics, health and social factors, including widowhood, chronic illness, social isolation and limited socio-economic resources. Older adults, particularly those over the age of 80, are at increased risk of loneliness, which is exacerbated by the loss of close relationships and physical ...
Older adults who experience chronic loneliness face a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who are not lonely, according to a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
In other words, chronic loneliness seems to be a risk factor for death comparable to smoking, and greater than obesity or lack of exercise. [65] A 2017 overview of systematic reviews found other meta-studies with similar findings. However, clear causative links between loneliness and early death have not been firmly established. [8]
To combat the loneliness epidemic, professional cuddlers like Jasmine Siemon from Bethesda, Maryland, are leading the way. She uses platonic touch therapy to assist adults dealing with issues such ...
Social isolation and loneliness in older adults is associated with an increased risk for poor mental and physical health and increased mortality. [ 66 ] [ 67 ] There is an increased risk for early mortality in individuals experiencing social isolation compared to those who are not socially isolated. [ 68 ]
Prior research has linked loneliness and isolation to sleep problems, inflammation and other symptoms in young adults, and linked them to a shorter life span, insomnia, depression and other ...
The first type includes individuals that are forced into isolation because they are, or feel as though they are, rejected by society, and may experience loneliness. A second type of individuals described as loners includes those who regularly practice social interaction, while also spending extended periods of time in solitude, without ...
Chronic loneliness is not a diagnosable mental health condition, but it can affect your emotional and physical health. Here’s everything you need to know. Skip to main content. 24/7 ...