Study in The Lancet links chronic loneliness to a 56% increased stroke risk.

A study published in The Lancet reveals that chronic loneliness raises the risk of stroke by 56%. Analyzing data from the Health and Retirement Study in the US, researchers found people with consistently high loneliness patterns had a significantly higher risk of stroke compared to those with consistently low loneliness patterns. The study suggests addressing loneliness may help in stroke prevention.