Social connections are important, but new research reveals how loneliness and social isolation impact our health. Researchers discovered that loneliness and social isolation increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Feeling lonely doesn't just hurt emotionally — it might also put your physical health at risk. A Harvard study turned up an unexpected link between chronic loneliness and increased stroke risk in adults over 50. The study provides insights into the ...

New research reveals lacking social connections can be deadly: People reporting loneliness and isolation had greater odds of dying prematurely.

A 12-year study of over 450,000 adults found all measures of loneliness increased ...