31/03/2026
Sadly, do you know that lonely people are 50% more likely to die prematurely compared to people with healthy social relationships?
Loneliness significantly impacts health, increasing inflammation, stress hormones, and blood pressure. It is strongly associated with a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and depression.
Stress also affects people who are most lonely. Economic problems, health problems and everyday obstacles are emotionally harder to bear when we don’t have emotional support from people close to us.
Interestingly, with social media today, we are often easily connected with anyone, to the point of often knowing details of other people’s intimate lives. However, in the vast majority of cases, these relationships lack depth and meaning, causing people to feel even more isolated.
Take some steps to improve your social connections. Arrange outings with friends, or volunteer for a cause you are interested in.
Even if you don’t really want to, go out and meet friends in person. Share your worries, celebrate small important moments or accomplishments, or simply appreciate the company of someone important to you, even if they don’t exchange big words.
Your mood will thank you, and your health, too!
