Loneliness Stroke Link

Feeling lonely was associated with poor outcomes in all patients regardless of their type of heart disease, level of education, other diseases, body mass index, smoking, and alcohol intake.

Many of us feel lonely at certain times but loneliness and social isolation for a longer period of time may lead to increased risk of stroke or heart disease, find researchers.

Loneliness has already been linked to a compromised immune system, high blood pressure, and ultimately, premature death.

Feeling lonely was associated with poor outcomes in all patients regardless of their type of heart disease, level of education, other diseases, body mass index, smoking, and alcohol intake.

Many of us feel lonely at certain times but loneliness and social isolation for a longer period of time may lead to increased risk of stroke or heart disease, find researchers.

Loneliness has already been linked to a compromised immune system, high blood pressure, and ultimately, premature death.