Loneliness may steal nearly 6 years of good health

This Common, Preventable Condition Could Cost You Up to 6 Years of Good Health, Study Finds

A new study links loneliness and social isolation earlier development of heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, and depression.

A New Study Shows Good Friends Make You Healthier (and Live Longer): How Loneliness Impacts Physical and Mental Health

A major new study suggests feeling lonely or socially isolated can cut years of healthy life, especially in terms of mental health.

Loneliness May Steal Years of Good Health — Up to 6 of Them

Being alone isn’t necessarily a problem. Sometimes, it’s the whole point. An evening without plans, small talk, or anyone asking you for something? Lovely. Feeling like you have no one to turn to, though, is a different story. A new study from Tulane University puts some numbers behind that distinction — and they’re pretty bleak. […]

Loneliness may steal nearly 6 years of good health

A large study suggests loneliness and social isolation can cost people years of healthy life, especially when it comes to mental health. Men experiencing both lost about 5.8 years free from depression and anxiety, while women lost roughly 3.7 years.