Social Isolation, Loneliness Increase Risk of Fatal Heart Attacks and Strokes

Loneliness and social isolation are common, and both are independent risk factors for cardiovascular and brain health problems, according to the American Heart Association.

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Heart attack: Loneliness could raise your risk by 29% - study

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3 Health Impacts of Social Isolation and Loneliness on Morbidity and Quality of Life, Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System

Figure. Conceptual model examining associations between social

Association of Social Isolation and Loneliness With Incident Heart Failure in a Population-Based Cohort Study

World Health Organization (WHO) - Did you know that social isolation and loneliness have a profound impact on health and wellbeing? They've been linked to anxiety, depression, and increased risk of strokes