According to new research, being isolated from others can increase your chances of a stroke or heart attack by nearly a third.
The American researchers found that people with heart disease who were socially isolated had a two- to three-fold increase in death during a six-year follow-up study.
So, what’s causing this? The scientists explained that social isolation and loneliness are associated with behaviors that negatively impact cardiovascular and brain health, such as lower levels of self-reported physical activity, less fruit and vegetable intake, and more sedentary time.
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