Loneliness | Let Us Defeat Loneliness

in #health7 years ago (edited)

Loneliness and physical health

  • Loneliness increases the likelihood of mortality by 26% (Holt-Lunstad, 2015)
  • The effect of loneliness and isolation on mortality is comparable to the impact of well-known risk factors such as obesity, and has a similar influence as cigarette smoking (Holt-Lunstad, 2010)
  • Loneliness is associated with an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke (Valtorta et al, 2016)
  • Loneliness increases the risk of high blood pressure (Hawkley et al, 2010)
  • Lonely individuals are also at higher risk of the onset of disability (Lund et al, 2010)

Loneliness and mental health

  • Loneliness puts individuals at greater risk of cognitive decline (James et al, 2011)
  • One study concludes lonely people have a 64% increased chance of developing clinical dementia (Holwerda et al, 2012)
  • Lonely individuals are more prone to depression (Cacioppo et al, 2006) (Green et al, 1992)
  • Loneliness and low social interaction are predictive of suicide in older age (O’Connell et al, 2004)
  • Maintaining independence
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Appreciate your very well chosen thougths. I have experienced loneliness myself mostly because of working too hard and for too long. Fatigue, not eating enough, not getting some fresh air, no time for talk with friends and family... yes, all these combined is a recipe for loneliness. Thanks a lot for great reminders and practical suggestions!

Hi @nedy, it's my pleasure. Thank you.

Tinuod kaayo @mikekenlytungal. Sometimes its just a choice. The world is a beautiful place when you smile.

Para nako ba its okay to be alone pero not lonely. Dpat makalearn ang mga tao to be comfortable being with the comfort of their minds.

This was a great post. I been single one year now. And boy did I need this post today. I love your writing style. Joy

hi @sweetjoy, thank you. Life continues. :]

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