National Public Television video on Older Adults and Loneliness and Isolation.
Researchers say loneliness is hazardous to physical and mental health. Loneliness is more important than diet. It's as damaging as cigarette smoking. 15 cigarettes a day is the equivalent of loneliness, in terms of the medical risk that you put yourself through. Studies show that feelings of loneliness increase the risk of death by 26% and not always by natural causes.
Researchers say loneliness is hazardous to physical and mental health. Loneliness is more important than diet. It's as damaging as cigarette smoking. 15 cigarettes a day is the equivalent of loneliness, in terms of the medical risk that you put yourself through. Studies show that feelings of loneliness increase the risk of death by 26% and not always by natural causes.
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