Loneliness and social isolation are just as much a threat to longevity as obesity

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 15:41 in Psychology & Sociology

Loneliness and social isolation are just as much a threat to longevity as obesity. The effect occurs even for people who like to be alone. Lack of relationships is a bigger health risk for people under age 65.

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